UK Production Planner & Scheduler

Bostik; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bostik in Stafford is seeking an experienced Production Planner & Scheduler. This role focuses on planning, scheduling, and procurement to ensure the efficient supply of materials and alignment with customer demand.

You will drive operational excellence, improve processes, and manage supplier relationships in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply planning and a strong knowledge of MRP systems.

This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact and work within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in supply planning and inventory management.
• Strong knowledge of MRP planning, preferably SAP.
• Experience managing and delivering KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead bulk raw material and packaging procurement, production planning, and scheduling.
• Manage supplier relationships and expedite critical raw materials.
• Drive improvements in scheduling adherence and process efficiency.

Skills

Supply planning

Inventory management

MRP planning (SAP preferred)

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Production Planner & Scheduler to join our UK team, supporting our Adhesives department. This is a key role responsible for ensuring efficient planning, scheduling, and supply of raw materials and finished goods to meet business and customer needs.

Reporting directly to the UK Production Planning Manager, you will play a critical part in driving operational excellence, improving processes, and maintaining strong supplier relationships within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Planning, Scheduling & Procurement

• Lead bulk raw material and packaging procurement, production planning, and scheduling
• Develop and manage production plans to meet customer demand while optimising resources
• Monitor production activity and proactively identify improvements and solutions
• Ensure efficient and cost-effective execution of production plans

Supply Chain & Supplier Management

• Manage supplier relationships and expedite critical raw materials
• Ensure security of supply for key materials
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external vendors to maintain continuity

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvements in:
• Scheduling adherence (KPI)
• Process efficiency and quality
• Inventory management (DSI, slow movers, excess stock)
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives through continuous improvement
• Support and drive cultural and behavioural change within production where required

Key Accountabilities

• Customer service performance (On-Time Shipment – OTS)
• Inventory control (DSI and stock optimisation)
• Vendor collaboration and engagement

About You

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in:
• Supply planning (raw materials & packaging)
• Inventory management
• Strong knowledge of MRP planning (SAP preferred)
• Proven ability to manage and deliver KPIs
• Power BI experience (advantageous)

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and decision-making ability
• High level of autonomy and accountability
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement
• Confidence to challenge the status quo

Languages

• Based at our Stafford site
• Supporting a diverse UK customer base and complex supply chain
• Operating in a cost-conscious, continuous improvement environment

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance
• Work within a collaborative and forward-thinking supply chain team
• Be part of a business committed to efficiency, innovation, and improvement