Strategic Production Planner: S&OP & JIT Scheduler

Solutions Driven; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of innovative systems is seeking a Production Planner in Glasgow to create and maintain production plans that balance manufacturing capacity with customer demand. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of MRP and experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include monitoring on-time delivery, administering work orders, and coordinating packing and shipping. This full-time role requires excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective time management.

Qualifications

• Understanding of MRP, forecasting, and scheduling.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules and capacity plans.
• Monitor and address risks to on-time delivery.
• Administer work orders and manage packing confirmations.
• Run and analyse system reports for accuracy.
• Coordinate packing, shipping, and storage to meet operational timelines.
• Maintain key KPIs and update planning data.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Decision-making

Data analysis

Education

Understanding of MRP, forecasting, and scheduling

Tools

Oracle

ERP reporting systems

Job description

A leading provider of innovative systems is seeking a Production Planner in Glasgow to create and maintain production plans that balance manufacturing capacity with customer demand. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of MRP and experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include monitoring on-time delivery, administering work orders, and coordinating packing and shipping. This full-time role requires excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective time management.