Production Planner

M-Tec Engineering Solutions; Warwick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Warwickshire is seeking a Production Planner to enhance their Logistics department. The role involves owning the demand planning process, analyzing trends, collaborating with teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in production planning and be proficient in ERP systems. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to contribute to strategic decision-making within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the demand planning process, delivering accurate forecasts.
• Analyse trends and customer demand to improve forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align forecasts with business objectives.
• Incorporate trends and new product launches into forecasting models.
• Develop and report on KPIs to measure forecast accuracy.
• Align demand forecasts with production capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes.
• Present insights and risks to senior management.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Analytical skills

ERP systems proficiency

Collaboration

Job description

A recognised high volume manufacturer are currently looking to strengthen their Logistics department with the appointment of a Production Planner.

As Production Planner, you will be responsible for demand planning, forecasts and delivering for customers.

Working from their manufacturing facility in Warwickshire, the Production Planner will be responsible for :

• Own and lead the demand planning process, delivering accurate forecasts and optimised inventory to support production.
• Analyse trends, historical data, and customer demand to drive improved forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure forecasts align with business objectives.
• Incorporate trends, promotions, and new product launches into forecasting models.
• Develop, track and report on KPIs to measure forecast accuracy, inventory performance.
• Partner with supply chain and procurement to align demand forecasts with production capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes.
• Present insights, risks, and opportunities to senior management to support strategic decision making.

The successful candidate should have proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment and proficient in ERP systems.