Strategic Materials & Production Planner

Bekaert; Willington Quay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bekaert in the United Kingdom seeks a capable Production Planning Coordinator to plan, schedule and track components, ensuring on-time delivery to customers and internal sites.

You will collaborate with planning, logistics and manufacturing teams, drive continuous improvement and maintain ISO standards while balancing production priorities and material availability.

Experience in Avalon or ERP systems is a plus, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset is essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in production planning.
• Experience with production scheduling and material planning.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and suppliers.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and document control.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, order and track components to meet customer requirements.
• Process orders and release wire and rope terms in Avalon; drive scheduling.
• Batch wire to maximize machine efficiency.
• Calculate reel sizes and order to production plan.
• Cover POs for rope terminations and track site deliveries.
• Compile daily, weekly and monthly KPIs for planning activities.
• Promote continuous improvement and sustainable practices.
• Prioritize tasks and manage workload across departments.
• Communicate effectively with Planning & Logistics Manager.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Vendor coordination

ISO compliance

Documentation control

Interpersonal skills

Supply chain liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, operations management, or related field

Tools

Avalon

Excel

Job description

Bekaert in the United Kingdom seeks a capable Production Planning Coordinator to plan, schedule and track components, ensuring on-time delivery to customers and internal sites.

You will collaborate with planning, logistics and manufacturing teams, drive continuous improvement and maintain ISO standards while balancing production priorities and material availability.

Experience in Avalon or ERP systems is a plus, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset is essential to succeed in this role.