Production Planner: Demand Forecasting & Inventory Optimizer

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 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.