Production Planner in Merthyr Tydfil

Acorn by Synergie; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours per week

Mon-Fri

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a Production Planner to join a market-leading manufacturer in Merthyr Tydfil. The role is site-based with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and offers up to £40,000 DOE depending on experience.

The successful candidate will manage capacity planning, material demand, and ERP/MRP data accuracy, working closely with the Production Scheduler and using ERP systems (IFS) to optimise delivery, efficiency, and cost. This is a site-based position with a reliable employer.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in production or factory planning roles.
• Advanced knowledge with ERP/MRP systems and planning processes.
• Understanding of capacity planning, inventory management and production flow.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage capacity planning activities with Production Scheduler.
• Plan and manage material demand and stock control via ERP/MRP.
• Ensure capacity planning is integrated within ERP/MRP to optimise delivery.
• Maintain data accuracy in ERP system (IFS) and action MRP messages.
• Load projects into the system post-design release and validate data.

Skills

Production planning experience

ERP/MRP planning

Capacity planning understanding

Inventory management

Production flow understanding

Excel proficiency

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (IFS)

Excel

Job description

Production Planner Manufacturing Planner Production Planning

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is working with a market-leading manufacturer seeking a Production Planner to join their expanding team in Merthyr Tydfil.

The role will be fully site based, working for a rewarding and reliable employer.

Merthyr Tydfil Up to 40,000 DOE 40 Hours per Week Monday-Friday Site Based

What We Offer

• Salary up to 40,000, depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday.
• 40 hours per week.

Key Duties

• Develop and manage capacity planning activities in collaboration with the Production Scheduler, ensuring optimal utilisation of resources and alignment with maintenance cycles.
• Plan and manage material demand and stock control through the ERP/MRP system in line with customer requirements.
• Ensure capacity planning is fully integrated within ERP/MRP systems to optimise delivery performance, efficiency and cost.
• Manage and maintain data accuracy within the ERP system (IFS), including actioning MRP messages and resolving stock-related queries.
• Load projects into the system following design release, including Master Part setup and validation of key data fields.

Requirements

• Strong experience in production or factory planning roles is essential.
• Advanced knowledge with proven experience using ERP/MRP systems and planning processes.
• Understanding of capacity planning, inventory management and production flow.
• Experience within a manufacturing engineering environment is ideal but not essential.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and ERP systems.