Production Planning & Purchasing Assistant: Precision & Growth

Rubicon Recruitment Agency

Salisbury

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 29,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency is seeking a Production Planning Analyst & Purchasing Assistant to turn customer schedules into clear, actionable plans on the shop floor. You will release works orders that align with demand and liaise with customers and suppliers to track order status.

The role offers exposure to both purchasing and logistics, with established processes (MRP, EDI) and strong support from the Purchasing Manager. A genuine pathway to develop production planning expertise is provided.

Qualifications

Experience in a manufacturing/production planning environment.
Familiar with MRP systems and EDI order processing.
Strong attention to detail and methodical scheduling.
Confident communicator liaising with customers and suppliers.
Purchasing or procurement support experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Receive, process and maintain customer and supplier schedules and orders.
Generate and release works orders aligned to customer demand.
Liaise with customers and suppliers on order status via email, phone and online portals.
Monitor and report overdue purchase orders.
Maintain accurate filing and logistics query systems.
Support the Purchasing Manager with day-to-day purchase order expediting.