Senior Production Planner / Master Scheduler

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer in the UK is looking for a Senior Production Planner / Master Scheduler for a 6-12 month contract. You will manage the planning process across production and supply chain, utilizing Microsoft Dynamics 365. Key responsibilities include building a Master Production Schedule and collaborating cross-functionally. Desired skills include production planning experience and knowledge of ERP systems. This position offers the chance to significantly improve planning operations.

Qualifications

• Strong background in production planning or supply chain planning in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; ideally Dynamics 365.
• Confidence in working with BOMs, routings, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a forward-looking Master Production Schedule aligned with customer demand.
• Work cross-functionally with various departments to ensure responses to plans.
• Drive planning visibility and data integrity in the ERP system.

Skills

Production planning

Master scheduling

Supply chain planning

Data analysis

Collaboration

Excel

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing or related field

APICS CPIM / CSCP or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Description

Senior Production Planner / Master Scheduler (6-12 month contract), Outside IR35

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK-based manufacturer that delivers a complex mix of products into regulated markets. Their operations are project- and order-led, with a growing need for forward-looking planning and system-led scheduling.

We are looking for a Senior Production Planner / Master Scheduler on a 6-12 month contract basis to take ownership of the planning process across production, supply chain, and procurement, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 as the ERP platform.

What You’ll Be Doing:

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Build and maintain a forward-looking Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligned with customer demand, resource availability, and stock targets

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Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, procurement, logistics, and customer service to keep plans aligned and responsive

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Lead planning and scheduling meetings, and drive resolution of capacity or material constraints

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Improve planning visibility, data integrity, and overall responsiveness within the ERP system

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Track key KPIs — such as schedule adherence, WIP visibility, and delivery performance

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Drive enhancements in Dynamics 365, and support changes in planning workflows, BOM structures, and routing

Experience we're looking for:

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Strong background in production planning, master scheduling, or supply chain planning within a complex or engineered manufacturing environment

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Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (ideally Dynamics 365 (D365)

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Confidence working with BOMs, routings, inventory, capacity planning, and demand-driven scheduling

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Highly collaborative — able to align multiple departments in a deadline-driven environment

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Strong Excel and data analysis skills

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Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field (not essential)

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APICS CPIM / CSCP or equivalent supply chain qualification (not essential)

This is a great opportunity to shape planning operations and bring structure to a highly configurable production setup. If you have the background and system skills to support this transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV if you'd like to be considered for the role