Production Planning & ERP Coordinator

HL Display UK - The better shopping experience; Harlow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Collaborative environment

Learning & development

Engaging operational role

Job summary

HL Display UK is seeking a proactive Production Planning & ERP Coordinator for its manufacturing team in the UK. The role centers on ERP item preparation, production planning, and MO administration to ensure a smooth flow into production, with a customer service element for order processing and delivery updates.

Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing environments, strong planning and ERP skills, and a flexible, team-oriented approach to meet tight deadlines and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-driven manufacturing setting.
• Solid understanding of production planning and manufacturing order processes.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP platforms.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Customer-focused and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and proactive approach to supporting operational activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain item and production data in Jeeves ERP.
• Coordinate production planning activities and monitor planning priorities.
• Create, review, and release Manufacturing Orders.
• Process customer orders and provide order confirmations.
• Maintain accurate ERP records and data integrity.
• Assist with ERP, planning, and order-related issue resolution.
• Support continuous improvement of ERP and planning processes.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams to support operational efficiency and customer service.

Skills

Customer-driven environment

Production planning

ERP platforms

Organisational skills

Communication & teamwork

Multi-priority management

Tools

Jeeves ERP

Job description

You might not know it, but every time you go grocery shopping, chances are you are using at least one of HL’s products.

HL is a global leader in in-store merchandising and communication, helping customers to create a better shopping experience around the world. Founded in 1954, HL today is present in more than 70 countries and solutions can be found in 330,000 stores, supporting customers to grow sales, inspire shoppers, drive automation, and reduce waste.

We have a passion and a strong track record of developing our people within their roles, and through exposure to the different markets and functions across our business.

We are looking for a proactive and organised Production Planning & ERP Coordinator to join our manufacturing team.

This role focuses primarily on ERP item preparation, Production Planning, and Manufacturing Order administration, to support the efficient flow of work into production. The position also includes a customer service element, including customer order processing, order confirmations, and delivery communication.

We are looking for someone who works well in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and demonstrates strong teamwork, flexibility, attention to detail, and customer responsiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain item and production data within the Jeeves ERP system
• Coordinate production planning activities and monitor planning priorities
• Create, review, and release Manufacturing Orders to production
• Process customer orders and provide accurate order confirmations
• Maintain accurate ERP records and support data integrity
• Assist with ERP, planning, and order-related issue resolution
• Support continuous improvement of ERP and planning processes
• Communicate effectively with internal teams to support operational efficiency and customer service

What We Are Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working within a customer-driven manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of manufacturing order processes and production planning principles
• Experience using manufacturing ERP platforms
• Excellent organisational, communication, and teamwork skills
• Customer-focused, responsive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and proactive approach to supporting operational activities

Desirable

• Experience supporting continuous improvement or process optimisation activities
• Knowledge of inventory or operational coordination processes
• Strong IT and data-handling skills, including the ability to work with ERP queries
• Ability to analyse operational data and identify trends or planning issues

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within an international manufacturing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Varied and engaging operational role
• Opportunities for learning and development

Want to know a little more about us?

HL Display has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden.

We have sales offices in 23 countries, covering 39 markets, and distribution partners covering the remaining markets globally.

Our production facilities are located in Sweden, Poland, UK, Germany and China and handle a variety of industrial processes, including plastics and metal fabrication, printing and assembly.

Our three key customer segments are retail food, branded goods suppliers and non-food retail.

We are deeply committed to our behaviours:

• taking ownership;
• acting with speed; and
• working as one team

With these values, and our great people, we are proud to be on track to delivering on our ambitious growth plans.

The company has over 1,400 employees and net sales of 3,000 MSEK. HL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the listed Swedish Business Group Ratos.

If you are organised, customer-focused, and enjoy coordinating ERP and production planning activities within a manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.