Production Planning & Logistics Specialist

WIKA Instruments Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading measurement technology company in the United Kingdom seeks a Production Planning & Logistics Specialist. The successful candidate will manage production and logistics procedures, develop schedules based on forecasts, and ensure the availability of materials. Ideal candidates will have experience using ERP systems, strong attention to detail, and a degree-level education. This role offers opportunities for continuous improvement and collaboration with various teams to align planning activities with business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in production procedure design, implementation and continuous improvement.
• Production planning experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience in inventory management and stock control methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage production and logistics procedures for continuous improvement.
• Develop production schedules based on sales forecasts.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure resource alignment.
• Lead management of Works Orders within ERP tool.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure materials availability.

Skills

Production procedure design

Production planning using ERP systems

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Customs regulations awareness

Team oriented

Education

Educated to degree level

Tools

D365 Finance and Operations

Job description

Production Planning & Logistics Specialist

Company Overview

For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. With steadily growing efficiency, innovative technologies are applied when developing new products and system solutions. The reliability of the products and the readiness to face all challenges of the market have been the key factors for WIKA achieving a leading position in the global market.

Within the WIKA Group, currently 11,200 employees are dedicated to maintain and improve technology in pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, and also in the fields of flow measurement, calibration and SF 6 gas solutions.

WIKA Optical Sensing Ltd, previously known as Oxsensis, was acquired by WIKA in 2023 and brings expertise in optical sensing technology, particularly for pressure and temperature measurement.

Your Activities

• Continuous improvement and management of production and logistics procedures.
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with operations and engineering teams to ensure capacity and resource alignment.
• Lead in creation, management and scheduling of Works Orders within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool to satisfy customer demands.
• Coordinate Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
• Collaborate with supply chain/procurement team to facilitate, and ensure availability of materials for customer requirements.
• Monitor stock levels and stock control, ensuring materials are available and traceable for development and production activities.
• Along with the Supply Chain Manager, implement appropriate inventory levels and controls for each part.
• Organise and manage bonded stores, consumables and line side Kanban stock control.
• Conduct periodic stock checks, as required.
• Analyse material usage, stock levels and usage trends to improve inventory management.
• Generate regular reports on KPIs, such as inventory turnover and on-time delivery.
• Prepare and deliver kits to appropriate resources and manage booking in processes.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including international shipments.
• Implement and qualify cost effective and sustainable packaging solutions.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations and export controls.
• Work closely with Sales, R&D, Production, Quality and Supply Chain to align planning and logistics activities with business goals.

Your Profile

• Experience in production procedure design, implementation and continuous improvement.
• Production planning experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience in inventory management and stock control methodologies.
• Organised and diligent, with strong focus on attention to detail.
• Awareness of customs regulations and export control.
• Outgoing, proactive, energetic, supportive and team oriented.

Desirable

• Experience working with D365 Finance and Operations (Microsoft ERP system).
• Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO9001 and AS9100D.
• Experience working in an instrumentation manufacturing business.
• Understanding of LEAN, 5S and Kaizen methodologies.
• Educated to degree level.

Production Planning & Logistics Specialist