Senior Production Planner

TXM Recruit; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Production Planner to join a market-leading manufacturer in Saffron Walden. You'll lead planning transformation projects, develop production schedules, and collaborate with various teams to enhance planning processes. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of production planning experience and strong ERP/MRP knowledge. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production planning experience in manufacturing.
• At least 2+ years in a senior or lead role.
• Experience in planning transformation or S&OP development.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning transformation projects.
• Develop and manage mid-to-long-term production schedules.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Engineering, and Commercial teams.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Kinaxis

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Overview

TXM Recruit are proudly representing our client, a market-leading manufacturer, in their search for a Senior Production Planner. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business during an exciting period of transformation, where you'll play a key role in shaping and advancing their planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning transformation projects, including ERP/MRP upgrades, S&OP process enhancements, and digital tool implementation.
• Develop and manage mid-to-long-term production schedules, balancing demand, capacity, and inventory.
• Optimise planning and scheduling to improve throughput, reduce lead times, and minimise changeovers.
• Use ERP/MRP data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and enhance planning accuracy.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Engineering, and Commercial teams to align planning with business objectives.
• Mentor and support junior planners, promoting a culture of accountability and best practice.

About You

• A degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or similar.
• 5+ years\' production planning experience in manufacturing, with at least 2+ years in a senior or lead role.
• Strong ERP/MRP knowledge (SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, OMP) and data tools (Excel/Power BI).
• Experience in planning transformation or S&OP development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A background in Rail, Industrial, Aviation, Aerospace, or Defence would be highly advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Join a forward-thinking company during a pivotal transformation phase.
• Influence strategy and deliver measurable impact.
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and progression opportunities.
• Be supported by TXM Recruit every step of the way.
• If you are interested in this role and looking for a new challenge, please apply.