Production Planner - Cardiff, UK 1

Arjo; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider in Cardiff is seeking a Production Planner to develop and optimize production plans while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will manage inventory effectively, analyze performance data, and enhance planning processes. Strong MRP knowledge and excellent attention to detail are essential. This permanent position offers a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills essential.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the division products and processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop weekly production plans using sales and inventory data.
• Optimize inventory levels considering demand and lead times.
• Monitor production data for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate on S&OP processes with cross-functional teams.
• Anticipate and manage demand variability.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Inventory management

Bills of Material

Routings

MRP knowledge

Computer literacy including Microsoft packages

Job description

Overview

Empowering careers at ARJO

At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?

This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.

Position: Production Planner

Location: Cardiff

Job Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Production Planning: Develop the weekly production plan to make best use of the available resources, analysing sales order data, inventory, resource availability, customer behaviour, and other factors to generate monthly and weekly production plans. Use statistical models, MRP software, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate production plans.
2. Inventory management: Optimize inventory levels by reflecting demand fluctuations in the MRP forecast while considering production lead times and supply constraints. Monitor inventory levels, analyse stock outs and excess inventory, and recommend actions such as safety stock adjustments, re-ordering, or obsolescence management to ensure product availability while minimizing costs.
3. Performance analysis and reporting: Continuously monitor and analyse production data (e.g., open orders, late orders, inventory holding, production output, sales shipments) to measure current performance and support continuous improvement. Communicate findings to management, production teams, and stakeholders to aid decision-making.
4. Sales and operations planning (S&OP): Collaborate with sales, marketing, finance, production, and supply chain teams to develop and execute an effective S&OP process. Align demand forecasts with production capabilities, inventory levels, and customer expectations. Participate in S&OP meetings to review forecasts, discuss constraints, and make decisions to meet customer demands.
5. Collaboration and communication: Work with cross-functional teams to gather input, share information, and align production plans with the business strategy. Collaborate on new product launches, promotions, and market changes to adjust production plans and MRP forecast. Communicate effectively to coordinate activities and resolve conflicts.
6. Demand variability management: Anticipate and manage demand variability considering seasonality, market dynamics, and regulatory changes. Assess impact on demand and production requirements, develop contingency plans, and mitigate risks with other functions to manage supply chain disruptions.
7. Continuous improvement: Seek opportunities to improve planning processes, tools, and methodologies. Identify areas for optimization, automation, and efficiency gains. Participate in cross-functional improvement initiatives, implement best practices, and leverage technology to enhance forecasting accuracy and overall supply chain performance.
8. Provide cover for other operations support functions to release and close materials work orders to maintain production flow during periods of absence.
9. Any other duties as required by management.

Quality System Duties and Responsibilities

Build quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance with quality requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Inventory management
• Bills of Material
• Routings
• MRP knowledge essential
• Computer literacy including Microsoft packages (Excel) is essential

Personal Qualities

• Good communication skills essential
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of the division products and processes is desirable

Permissions

Supervision/Management of Others: Not applicable

Internal and External Contacts

Main contacts, internal: Quality Department, Purchasing Department, Sales Department, Customer Service Department, Production Department, Stores Department

Main contacts, external: 3PL warehouse

Special Features/Conditions

Full driving licence.

Disclaimer

Above information in this description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not contain nor is it intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Where you make a difference

To us it matters not only what we do, but also how we do it. There are four components of our culture:

Diversity & Inclusion - we view diversity as a driver of innovation and a catalyst for our global growth

Winning as a team - where members of our team are empowered to make decisions at the right level

Leadership style - being visible, connecting with others and leading by example

Our core values - Passion, Collaboration, Openness, Ownership & Excellence

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We look forward to receiving your application!

About Arjo

At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.

For more information about Arjo visit www.arjo.com