Strategic Long-Range Planner: Supply & Demand

Porvair Filtration Group; Park Gate; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Porvair Filtration Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Long-Range Planner to align customer demand with our operational capabilities, shaping the future of planning and driving excellence across functions. This role focuses on balancing supply and demand, ensuring On Time to Release and maintaining a robust master schedule aligned with business strategy.

You will evaluate ERP data, generate forward-looking plans, and collaborate with production, purchasing, and finance to mitigate risks and

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or higher.
• Strong Excel experience and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of MRP and advanced planning/scheduling.
• Experience with planning data integrity and cross-functional coordination.
• APICS - Basic Supply Chain Planning preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Balance supply and demand through ERP evaluation and data interrogation.
• Review and create works orders from MRP inputs and job creation suggestions.
• Support production to achieve the schedule via effective communication and problem solving.
• Coordinate daily MRB outputs with Planning Team and drive OTD targets.
• Manage Master Schedule and support forward load and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Finance to control WIP and inventory.
• Engage in NPI projects and participate in audits and improvements.
• Discuss and action 5S improvements and additional duties as required.

Skills

Excel

Problem solving

PDCA

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

GCSE Maths (C or higher)

GCSE English (C or higher)

Tools

MRP

VAPS MoM

Planning data integrity

Job description

Porvair Filtration Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Long-Range Planner to align customer demand with our operational capabilities, shaping the future of planning and driving excellence across functions. This role focuses on balancing supply and demand, ensuring On Time to Release and maintaining a robust master schedule aligned with business strategy.

You will evaluate ERP data, generate forward-looking plans, and collaborate with production, purchasing, and finance to mitigate risks and