Strategic Production Planner – SAP/MRP (Manufacturing)

Interaction Recruitment; Bar Hill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join a Cambridgeshire-based manufacturing business. You will manage production orders, monitor material availability, and collaborate with Purchasing, Stores, and Customer Service to keep production running smoothly.

This is a full-time, permanent role with an early finish every Friday. Key requirements include 2+ years in production planning within a manufacturing environment, SAP/MRP experience, advanced Excel skills, and

Qualifications

• Previous Production Planner or Manufacturing Planner experience
• At least 2 years' production planning experience
• Manufacturing environment experience
• SAP/MRP experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Convert planned orders into production orders ready for kitting
• Identify and resolve material shortages
• Maintain shortage records and production tracking
• Review pick lists and investigate discrepancies
• Resolve BOM, stock and part number issues
• Liaise with Stores and internal teams to ensure material availability
• Monitor production shortage reports
• Investigate production order variances
• Support inventory accuracy and stock takes

Skills

Production planning

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Advanced Excel

Tools

SAP

MRP

Job description

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join a Cambridgeshire-based manufacturing business. You will manage production orders, monitor material availability, and collaborate with Purchasing, Stores, and Customer Service to keep production running smoothly.

This is a full-time, permanent role with an early finish every Friday. Key requirements include 2+ years in production planning within a manufacturing environment, SAP/MRP experience, advanced Excel skills, and