Strategic Production Planner with ERP/MRP

Murray McIntosh Associates Ltd; Northam; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray McIntosh Associates Ltd is seeking a Production Planner to support a key client on an initial 6-12 month contract. You will join a manufacturing environment where precise planning and timely material availability are critical to keep production flowing.

The role emphasizes tackling bottlenecks, managing lifecycles, and driving continuous improvement of planning processes to boost OTIF and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Previous production planning or scheduling experience.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding / experience of product lifecycles.
• Ability to identify & implement process improvement to aid planning efficiency, inventory control & OTIF performance.
• Advise on best process and help with continuous improvement of planning activities.

Responsibilities

• Previous production planning or scheduling experience
• MRP / ERP systems experience in a manufacturing environment
• Supporting planning activity to prevent bottle necks, ensure materials are available, identify constraints and avoid disruption to production
• Understanding / experience of product lifecycles
• Ability to identify & implement process improvement to aid planning efficiency, inventory control & OTIF performance
• Advise on best process and help with continuous improvement of planning activities
• Manufacturing background

Skills

Production planning

MRP/ERP systems

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Murray McIntosh Associates Ltd is seeking a Production Planner to support a key client on an initial 6-12 month contract. You will join a manufacturing environment where precise planning and timely material availability are critical to keep production flowing.

The role emphasizes tackling bottlenecks, managing lifecycles, and driving continuous improvement of planning processes to boost OTIF and inventory control.