Production Planner

imerys; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Imerys is seeking a Production Planner in St Austell to join the Central Planning Team. You will create and manage production and inventory plans across multiple sites, balancing demand with capacity and stock levels.

Utilising SAP, Excel and Google Sheets, you will lead planning discussions, influence priorities, and collaborate with Logistics, Quality and Customer Service to deliver a reliable plan and continuous improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or manufacturing environments.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to convert data into actionable plans.
• Proficiency with SAP, Excel and Google Sheets for planning and reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production plans to meet customer demand and service levels.
• Monitor inventory, production requirements and priorities across sites.
• Lead planning discussions and coordinate schedules with operations, logistics and quality teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive data‑driven decisions.

Skills

Production planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

The Company

Imerys is the world's leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers' products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Production Planner

Job Summary

Production Planner

St Austell, Cornwall | Up to £34,300 | Permanent | Monday to Friday (37.5 Hours a Week)

Here's why you might love this job

If you're a planner who enjoys making things happen, likes working with people as much as data, and wants a role where your decisions genuinely influence what happens across a business, this could be a good next move for you.

You'll be joining Imerys' Central Planning Team, working across production, logistics, quality and supply chain to make sure the right products are made, in the right quantities, at the right time.

It's a role with real responsibility, variety and visibility. You'll use your planning and analytical skills every day, but you'll also build relationships, influence decisions and work with people across multiple operational sites.

And importantly, this isn't simply a job where you're expected to arrive knowing everything. You'll join an experienced team, have opportunities to develop your skills and build a longer-term career in planning, supply chain or operations.

What you get in return

• Up to £34,300 salary, depending on experience
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, typically 07:00-15:00
• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Generous pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Group Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Discount Portal
• Ongoing training and development

The role

You'll be responsible for creating and maintaining production and inventory plans across a number of operational sites. That means balancing customer demand, plant capacity, stock levels and operational priorities and working with colleagues to solve problems when those things don't line up. You'll use SAP, Excel and Google Sheets to analyse information and support your planning decisions, but the role isn't just about spreadsheets. You'll lead planning discussions, work with different teams, challenge priorities when necessary and build relationships with people across the organisation. You'll be the person helping turn the numbers into a plan and the plan into action.

What You'll Be Doing

Production Planning

Creating and maintaining production plans to support customer demand and service levels. Monitoring inventory levels, production requirements and operational priorities. Coordinating production schedules across multiple sites and product groups. Managing production orders and planning information within SAP. Supporting efficient inventory and stock management.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Analysing production, inventory and demand data. Maintaining and developing planning tools using Google Sheets and Excel. Producing reports and planning updates for operational stakeholders. Using data to support planning recommendations and business decisions.

Stakeholder Management

Leading daily and weekly planning discussions with operational teams. Working closely with Logistics, Quality, Customer Service and Supply Chain colleagues. Influencing production priorities through data-driven planning. Building effective relationships across multiple sites and functions. Communicating information clearly and confidently to a range of stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

Identifying opportunities to improve planning processes and operational efficiency. Supporting business improvement projects and initiatives. Contributing to a culture of collaboration, problem-solving and continuous improvement.

What Good Looks Like

This role will suit someone who:

• Enjoys working with data and turning information into practical solutions.
• Has excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Builds strong relationships and communicates confidently with a range of stakeholders.
• Enjoys balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Is naturally curious, proactive and focused on finding better ways of working.
• Can effectively guide and support decision-making with a collaborative approach.
• Takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Enjoys work