Production Planning Administrator

Workshop Recruitment; Purbrook; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Pension

Life Assurance

Christmas Bonus

25 Days Holiday

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment in Portsmouth is seeking a Planning Administrator to join its Production Planning team. You will release kits and materials, maintain ERP data, and support planning activities to keep production moving smoothly.

The role requires ERP experience, strong organisational skills, and meticulous data handling within a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, production or admin roles.
• Experience using ERP systems (Oracle/SAP or similar).
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Release production kits and materials in line with manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain accurate planning and production information within the ERP system.
• Support the Planning Manager with day-to-day production planning activities.
• Monitor material availability and identify potential shortages or delays.
• Update production schedules and planning records accurately.
• Liaise with production, purchasing and other internal departments.
• Maintain accurate system data to support manufacturing priorities.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider planning function.

Skills

ERP experience

Organisation

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

No specific degree required

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Job description

Planning Administrator | Portsmouth, PO6 | £28,000-£31,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Life Assurance + Christmas Bonus | Full-Time Permanent

Are you a Planning Administrator with strong ERP system experience and excellent organisational skills?

A well-established specialist electronics manufacturing business in Portsmouth is looking for a Planning Administrator to join its Production Planning team. Working within a team of five and reporting to the Planning Manager, you will help ensure materials and production kits are released accurately and on time.

This Planning Administrator role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with ERP systems, maintaining accurate information and supporting a busy manufacturing operation.

Job Responsibilities

• Release production kits and materials in line with manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain accurate planning and production information within the ERP system.
• Support the Planning Manager with day-to-day production planning activities.
• Monitor material availability and identify potential shortages or delays.
• Update production schedules and planning records accurately.
• Liaise with production, purchasing and other internal departments.
• Maintain accurate system data to support manufacturing priorities.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider planning function.

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Demonstrate previous experience in a planning, production or administrative role.
• Have practical experience using an ERP system.
• Ideally have experience with Oracle, SAP or a similar ERP platform.
• Possess strong administration and organisational skills.
• Maintain excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Confidently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues across different departments.
• Work well independently and as part of a collaborative team.

The successful Planning Administrator will play an important role in keeping production organised and materials moving efficiently through the manufacturing process. Additional benefits include on-site parking and an Employee Assistance Programme