Production Planner New

Main Duties:

• Plan, schedule and coordinate production of the company’s manufactured products
• Liaise with production supervisors to ensure schedule is suitable
• Evaluate raw materials stock to ensure everything is in place for production
• Pass on lead times and scheduled collection dates for orders to the sales/customer service team
• Report on the status of scheduled production
• Handle production disruptions and productivity problems
• Use market forecasts to anticipate necessary production changes
• Co-ordinate cycle counts and reconciling counts when necessary

Essential Criteria:

• BSc in Supply Chain, Production Planning or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a similar role.
• At least 2 years’ experience using and ERP/MRP system
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Excellent team player and multi-tasker.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• A high level of attention to detail.

Desirable Criteria:

• SAP experience

Company Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme; including Virtual GP and wellness initiatives
• Ongoing Learning & Development Opportunities
• Birthday Day off
• Christmas Closure
• Active Sports and Social
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Income Protection (after completion of probation)
• Death in Service (after completion of probation)

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