Production Planner

Matchtech; Sheet; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Production Planner to join a busy planning team in a leading manufacturing organisation in the UK. You will develop production plans, manage inventory, and support customer service targets to ensure smooth operations.

You will collaborate with Production, Scheduling, Materials Planning and Supply Chain teams, maintain SAP planning master data, monitor capacity and drive efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Strong Excel and data analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Production Planning and Supply Planning.
• Proficient in SAP APO or similar planning systems.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans for assigned work centres.
• Monitor capacity and support production performance.
• Manage inventory levels and product transitions.
• Maintain planning master data within SAP.
• Support customer service targets and continuity of supply.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve planning and supply challenges.

Skills

Production planning

Excel

Data analysis

Organisation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Operations / Manufacturing

Tools

SAP APO

Planning software

Job description

My client, a leading manufacturing organisation, is seeking a Production Planner to join their busy Planning team.

Working closely with Production, Scheduling, Materials Planning and Supply Chain teams, you will be responsible for developing production plans, managing inventory levels, supporting customer service targets, and ensuring manufacturing operations run efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans for assigned work centres.
• Monitor capacity and support production performance.
• Manage inventory levels and product transitions.
• Maintain planning master data within SAP.
• Support customer service targets and continuity of supply.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve planning and supply challenges.

About You

• Previous experience in Production Planning, Supply Planning, Materials Planning, or Supply Chain.
• Experience using SAP APO or similar planning systems.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business offering a collaborative environment and genuine career development opportunities