Production Planner: Forecasting, Scheduling & Logistics

Games Workshop Group PLC; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Profit share bonus

Share Save scheme

Staff discount

Job summary

Games Workshop is seeking a Production Planner to join our Nottingham team. You will ensure forecasts, orders and shipments align with customer schedules, and you’ll schedule production while tracking daily progress and transport bookings.

You will collaborate with colleagues across levels, handling quotes, purchase orders and supplier deliveries. A strong attention to accuracy and a can-do attitude will support continuous improvement in planning processes.

Qualifications

• Forecasting and planning experience within manufacturing or logistics.
• Strong scheduling and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication across levels and with external partners.
• Proficient in Excel and data-driven planning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure forecasts, orders and shipments are processed accurately and on time.
• Communicate with colleagues and customers at all levels to meet schedules.
• Schedule all production and monitor daily progress.
• Book transport on time and manage invoices and packing lists.
• Request quotes and place purchase orders; track deliveries and credit approvals.
• Issue pick lists and support planning process optimization.
• Work independently and as part of a team with a focus on accuracy.

Skills

Forecasting

Scheduling

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Commercial planning

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Games Workshop is seeking a Production Planner to join our Nottingham team. You will ensure forecasts, orders and shipments align with customer schedules, and you’ll schedule production while tracking daily progress and transport bookings.

You will collaborate with colleagues across levels, handling quotes, purchase orders and supplier deliveries. A strong attention to accuracy and a can-do attitude will support continuous improvement in planning processes.