Strategic Production Planner - ERP/MRP Expert

Marshall Land Systems; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Land Systems is seeking a Production Planner to deliver capacity and material planning that supports efficient production flow and accurate data management. The role focuses on optimising ERP/MRP performance (IFS) and ensuring timely project delivery.

You will collaborate with the Production Scheduler, manage data accuracy, load projects, release them to planning and manufacturing, and contribute to cost tracking and bids. On-site role with BPSS clearance required.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or manufacturing engineering environment.
• Experience working in production, assembly, or vehicle build environments.
• Proven experience using ERP/MRP systems in a planning capacity.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage capacity planning activities in collaboration with the Production Scheduler, ensuring optimal utilisation of resources and alignment with maintenance cycles.
• Plan and manage material demand and stock control through the ERP/MRP system in line with customer requirements.
• Ensure capacity planning is fully integrated within ERP/MRP systems to optimise delivery performance, efficiency, and cost.
• Manage and maintain data accuracy within the ERP system (IFS), including actioning MRP messages and resolving stock-related queries.
• Load projects into the system following design release, including Master Part setup and validation of key data fields.
• Release projects to planning, purchasing, and production in a timely manner.
• Process amendments within the MRP system, ensuring parts are at the latest issue and correctly allocated to jobs.
• Ensure all shop orders are correctly linked to parent orders to enable accurate cost tracking.
• Monitor and manage deviations from plan, particularly where there is financial impact.
• Support continuous improvement of planning systems, processes, and methodologies.
• Contribute planning input into bids and future project forecasting.
• Ensure timely project closure, including issuing all parts and enabling accurate cost roll-up for finance and project teams.
• Deliver MRP/ERP training to stakeholders to ensure effective system usage.
• Support operational activities such as stationery ordering where required.

Skills

Capacity planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

IT proficiency

Tools

IFS ERP

Excel

MRP systems

Job description

Marshall Land Systems is seeking a Production Planner to deliver capacity and material planning that supports efficient production flow and accurate data management. The role focuses on optimising ERP/MRP performance (IFS) and ensuring timely project delivery.

You will collaborate with the Production Scheduler, manage data accuracy, load projects, release them to planning and manufacturing, and contribute to cost tracking and bids. On-site role with BPSS clearance required.