Production Planner

Navantia UK; United Kingdom; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive base salary

Company pension

33 days holiday

Résumé du poste

Navantia UK is seeking a Production Planner to develop, maintain and optimise production plans to meet customer demand while balancing capacity, materials and inventory.

You will use ERP systems to plan, schedule and report across manufacturing operations; responsibilities include creating detailed schedules, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams, and maintaining accurate master data such as BOMs and lead times.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or supply chain planning in fabrication.
• Hands-on ERP planning experience.
• Experience handling complex schedules and BOMs.
• Cross-functional collaboration experience.

Responsabilités

• Create and maintain detailed production plans aligned with forecasts, customer orders and inventory targets.
• Develop daily, weekly and monthly production schedules to maximise efficiency and service levels.
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans to respond to changes in demand, capacity or material availability.
• Ensure optimal use of labour, equipment and resources.
• Use ERP as the primary planning and control tool for production, materials and capacity planning.
• Maintain accurate master data (BOMs, routings, lead times, calendars).
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage material availability and delivery schedules.

Connaissances

Production planning

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Multi-level BOMs

Formation

Degree in Supply Chain/Operations Management/Engineering

Outils

ERP systems

Description du poste

Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and in offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 hundred years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life cycle support of state-of-the-art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and has extensive experience in ToT programmes.

Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and in offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 hundred years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life cycle support of state-of-the-art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and has extensive experience in ToT programmes.

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising production plans to meet customer demand while balancing capacity, materials, and inventory constraints. The role requires advanced use of ERP systems to ensure accurate planning, scheduling, and reporting across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Create and maintain detailed production plans aligned with sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to maximise efficiency and service levels
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans to respond to changes in demand, capacity, or material availability
• Ensure optimal use of labour, equipment, and resources
• Use ERP systems as the primary planning and control tool for production, materials, and capacity planning
• Maintain accurate master data (BOMs, routings, lead times, calendars)
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage material availability and delivery schedules

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience in a Production Planning or Supply Chain Planning role within a fabrication environment
• Strong hands-on experience using ERP systems for production planning
• Experience managing complex production schedules and multi-level BOMs
• Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and sales

Education and Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related discipline - desirable

Additional Information

• Competitive base salary
• Company pension
• 33 days holiday

***Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance***

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.