Production Planner

TipTopJob; West Malling; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-paced production team as a Production Planner in West Malling. This role focuses on ensuring production efficiency, stock availability, and coordination between customer service and the factory floor. You'll build production schedules, monitor inventory, and collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, systems-savvy, and have a strong background in production planning and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning or supply chain roles.
• Strong understanding of inventory control.
• Confident using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage production schedules.
• Monitor stock levels and work closely with procurement.
• Act as the bridge between production and customer service.

Skills

Planning

Inventory Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Certifications in production planning, supply chain, or inventory management

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Microsoft Office

Job description

TipTopJob West Malling, England, United Kingdom

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join a Fast:Paced Production Team as a Planner

Are you a detail:driven, systems:savvy Production Planner who thrives on keeping operations running smoothly? Do you enjoy being at the heart of the action, where planning, coordination, and communication make a real difference?

Our client is looking for a proactive and organised Production Planner to play a vital role in ensuring production efficiency, stock availability, and seamless alignment between customer service and the factory floor. If youre passionate about creating order from chaos, love working with systems, and enjoy cross:functional teamwork, this could be your next exciting move.

What Youll Be Doing

: Master of the Schedule

: Build and manage production schedules that keep operations flowing and customers happy

: Adapt plans quickly to meet demand changes while maintaining efficiency

Inventory and Stock Control

: Monitor stock levels to avoid shortages or excess

: Work closely with procurement to ensure the right materials are always on hand

Systems Champion

: Use ERP/MRP tools to update schedules, track production, and generate reports

: Maintain accurate records across inventory, planning, and output

Team Connector

: Act as the bridge between production and customer service

: Ensure every order is clearly communicated, correctly scheduled, and delivered on time

Continuous Improvement Driver

: Identify and fix planning bottlenecks

: Contribute to smarter, faster, and more reliable production planning processes

What Were Looking For

: Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain roles

: Strong understanding of inventory control and stock management

: Confident using ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Office

: Excellent communication skills : able to work closely with all departments

Calm under pressure, with strong organisational and time management skills

Detail:oriented, analytical, and solution:focused

Bonus Points For

: Experience in a component:based or complex production environment

: Certifications in production planning, supply chain, or inventory management

Why Join?

: Be a critical player in a collaborative, fast:moving production team

: Make your mark by improving processes and driving efficiency

: Work with modern systems and tools to support your success

: Enjoy a role where no two days are the same, and your voice matters

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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