Production Planner & Scheduler

ACS Performance; Lewes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer in the electro-mechanical sector is seeking a Production Planner & Scheduler to join their Operations team. This hands-on role requires strong ERP/MRP experience and excellent planning skills. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, collaborating with Sales and Production teams, and optimizing material availability to ensure on-time delivery. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a manufacturing environment and a solid understanding of supply chain processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning within an electro-mechanical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules using SAP Business One.
• Collaborate with Sales, Production, and Buying teams for forecasts.
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with Buyers.

Skills

Production planning

MRP/ERP systems (SAP B1 preferred)

Supply chain processes

Data handling

Microsoft Office

Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Kanban)

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Job vacancy - Production Planner & Scheduler

Position: Production Planner & Scheduler

We're working with a well-established manufacturer in the electro-mechanical sector who is looking for a Production Planner & Scheduler to join their Operations team. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with strong ERP/MRP experience, excellent planning skills, and a solid understanding of manufacturing environments.

You'll be responsible for managing and optimising the production schedule to ensure on-time delivery, working closely with Production, Sales, Buyers, and Engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production schedules using SAP Business One (MRP/MPS).
• Collaborate with Sales, Production, and Buying teams to align planning with forecasts (S&OP).
• Load and manage forecasts, works orders, and BOMs in the ERP system.
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with Buyers to meet production needs.
• Close down and verify completed works orders and associated stock transactions.
• Support new product introductions and manage engineering changes (ECNs).
• Generate planning and inventory reports (stock levels, accuracy, slow movers, etc.).
• Deputise for Manufacturing Support Engineer (part creation, BOM maintenance).
• Oversee and ensure completion of weekly stock cycle counts.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in production planning within an electro-mechanical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP B1 preferred).
• Solid understanding of supply chain processes, inventory, and stock flow.
• Skilled in data handling, Microsoft Office, and reporting tools.
• Experience with Lean tools (e.g. 5S, Kaizen, Kanban).
• Full UK driving licence.

ACS are recruiting for a Production Planner & Scheduler. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Production Planner & Scheduler submit your CV including an outline of your experience as aProduction Planner & Scheduler . It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Production Planner & Scheduler with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Production Planner & Scheduler role you desire.