Production & Purchasing Planner - Excel-Driven Schedules

Ex-Cel Plastics; Castleblayney; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Job summary

Ex-Cel Plastics Ltd is a global plastics extrusion company based in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. They seek a Production Planner & Purchasing Executive to join the team, offering opportunities for career progression.

The role focuses on planning, scheduling, and monitoring production to meet customer orders on time, with strong Excel skills essential for planning, stock management, and reporting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years production planning/purchasing/admin experience in manufacturing is desirable.
• Strong to advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Experience using Sage or a similar ERP system would be an advantage.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily production in collaboration with the Production Manager.
• Review customer orders and create production schedules to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate production activities with material and labour availability.
• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing requirements.
• Process customer orders accurately using Sage.
• Provide customers with delivery dates and shipping information.
• Prepare invoices and shipping documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal departments to support operations.
• Conduct regular stock checks and update internal systems.

Skills

Excel

Production planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Sage ERP

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

Ex-Cel Plastics Ltd is a global plastics extrusion company based in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. They seek a Production Planner & Purchasing Executive to join the team, offering opportunities for career progression.

The role focuses on planning, scheduling, and monitoring production to meet customer orders on time, with strong Excel skills essential for planning, stock management, and reporting.