Production Planner
| Job Type | Temp Full Time |
| Area | Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales |
| Sector | Procurement and Logistics |
| Salary | £30 - £35k |
| Start Date | |
| Job Ref | PR5374 |
| Job Views | 17 |
- Description
Contract Type: Agency Temp
Salary / Benefits
Salary £30 - £35kJob Elements
• Responsible for developing and maintaining detailed production plans and coordinating production schedules to optimise capacity utilisation and to meet customer requirements.
• Ensures availability of materials and labour to meet production requirements and delivery commitments.
• Monitors and maintains inventory levels of finished goods.
• Create and maintain production plans to meet customer demand while ensuring maximum efficiency for the business.
• Scheduling of the production lines for different product groups and associated assemblies, factoring in production routing time and material lead time.
• Ensure all paperwork is issued to production in a timely and controlled manner.
• Monitor production performance versus expected / planned, and provide reports to the management team and suggestions on increasing efficiency.
• Working closely with Purchasing Department to check adequate material availability, management of any constraint issues and running material simulations to identify risks to targeted build plans.The ideal candidate will have:
• Relevant degree level qualification within a relevant supply chain discipline or experience within the planning environment of a manufacturing business.
• Proven experience in planning and demand forecasting within manufacturing business.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and forecasting tools (ie. Excel, ERP systems, demand planning software).
• Strong SAP skills, with key experience in planning, purchasing and production background, and be able to interrogate SAP for key information and reporting.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across multiple teams.Petrie Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
