Strategic Supply Chain & Production Planner

Cathay Investments Limited; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace Pension

Life and Income Protection Insurance

Discounts & Rewards

Central Croydon office location

Job summary

Cathay Investments Limited is seeking a Supply Chain & Production Planner to connect executive management with European manufacturing operations. The role schedules 24/5 production, manages MRP-driven material planning, and issues European supplier purchase orders from the Croydon head office.

Working with the MD in Croydon and planning in the Netherlands, you will monitor capacity, lead times and stock data across ~1,000 product lines, ensuring timely deliveries for international operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain/planning roles.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Sage/Dynamics/Syspro).
• Strong Excel and data skills to monitor stock and production rates.
• Clear, proactive communication with overseas plant managers, suppliers and sales teams.
• Ability to plan for a 24/5 multi-machine production environment.

Responsibilities

• Create weekly detailed production schedules for multi-stage manufacturing.
• Re-plan schedules to handle maintenance, rush orders or holidays.
• Monitor MRP material availability and raise purchase orders.
• Coordinate inbound logistics and ensure timely material arrivals.
• Be the main office contact for sales for capacity, lead times and delivery updates.
• Maintain accurate stock parameters and supplier data.

Skills

Production scheduling

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

Communication

UK/EU supplier coordination

Tools

SAP

Sage

Dynamics

Syspro

Sage 200 experience not required

Job description

Cathay Investments Limited is seeking a Supply Chain & Production Planner to connect executive management with European manufacturing operations. The role schedules 24/5 production, manages MRP-driven material planning, and issues European supplier purchase orders from the Croydon head office.

Working with the MD in Croydon and planning in the Netherlands, you will monitor capacity, lead times and stock data across ~1,000 product lines, ensuring timely deliveries for international operations.