Production Planner/Buyer

Coppice; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aluminium food packaging is seeking a Production Planner/Buyer to ensure efficient operation in the Purchasing department. The role involves planning, scheduling, and liaising with suppliers while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing demands. Join a collaborative environment focused on innovation and professional growth.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Demonstrates effective workload management and delivers consistent results.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning & scheduling the Repack value stream.
• Monitor supply flow and identify shortages or bottlenecks.
• Update daily reports and liaise with suppliers and departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

IT Proficiency

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Production Planner/Buyer

Salary - £27,000

9 month FTC

Monday to Friday 40 hour week.

Coppice is a market-leading and international supplier of aluminium food packaging, renowned for innovation, quality and service. As we continue with our ambitious growth plans, we are seeking like-minded individuals to support and enhance our team on an exciting journey.

As a Buyer you will be responsible for ensuring that your daily tasks are completed efficiently and ensuring the efficient operation of the Purchasing department. As a production repack planner you will be responsible for planning & scheduling the Repack / Factored value stream of Coppice. You will monitor supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks that may arise. You must evaluate customer demand and plan accordingly to meet customer required dates. You will be the point of contact for suppliers and work colleagues within all departments, over the phone and in person. You will support managers and employees through a variety of tasks. You will organise systems and update databases. You will liaise daily with suppliers, customers, sales, production and warehouse teams. You will run and update daily reports and take on any additional administration duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Daily running & updating of reports
• Updating Supplier delivery schedules
• Placing Purchase Orders with suppliers in line with MRP to meet production requirements
• Review and monitor supplier order books, updating Epicor when required
• Schedule meetings between teams, managers and departments
• Respond to any questions and requests for information
• Work alongside Managers, compiling and planning daily duties
• Interact with all departments within the business to investigate and resolve any issues
• Undertake any additional administration duties as required
• Ensure all systems are updated accurately and in a timely manner
• Handle multiple projects
• Answer and direct calls
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Support a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation, with an emphasis on embracing technology to maximise efficiency
• Ensure housekeeping within work area is maintained at the highest-level ensuring adherence to required standards at all times
• Ensure and maintain a safe working environment by adherence to HSE requirements
• Liaise with sales department to determine customer requirements
• Develop and manage the production repack value stream schedule in line with customer demand dates, ensuring products are ready to meet this date
• Determine material, equipment & labour requirements
• Prepare status & performance reports & resolve production issues
• Maintain, update & communicate the daily plan and associated process documents as required
• React accordingly to changes in customer demand
• Support a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation, with an emphasis on embracing technology to maximise efficiency
• Ensure housekeeping within work area is maintained at the highest-level ensuring adherence to required standards at all times
• Ensure and maintain a safe working environment by adherence to HSE requirements
• To carry out or assist with any duties as deemed necessary in connection with the business

Experience

• Demonstrates a good sense of priorities, structures workload effectively and delivers consistently good results
• Attention to detail across all aspects of the role
• Flexible & adaptable to the changing requirements of the business
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under time pressures
• Uses their own initiative to work with minimal guidance
• Excellent IT Proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Word) with the ability to learn and use business specific applications

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £25,500 per annum
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Employee wellbeing programs

Apply today with an up-to-date CV.