Production Planner

PRODUCTION PLANNER

What to expect

• Planning all customer orders in the most efficient way to maximise production capacity.
• Oversee all other administration tasks related to production planning, raising batch documents, booking, etc.
• Raw material allocation following company procedures.
• Working closely with the Prep Room to ensure efficient stock rotation.
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure raw materials arrive and can be sampled within the necessary timescales.
• Daily planning of the production/packing programs using the N1 report promptly from the order date.
• Overseeing allocation or document queries and authorising batch changes for Production/Warehouse.
• Participation and support / logistics in projects as and when required.
• Minimising plan changes wherever possible by working closely with Production Team Leaders to match workload with resources.
• Investigate system errors and issues to provide effective and timely solutions.
• Housekeeping of write-ons/write-offs - for damages, QA, spillages or end of batch.
• Liaising with the administrator on scheduling requirements.
• Support Warehouse to improve the system of booking in/scanners/process.
• Support Stock takes and cycle counting.

Does this sound like you

• Proven experience with ERP and MRP systems - Essential
• Advanced Excel skills are highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail, analytical & problem-solving skills

  What's in it for you

• Personal growth, including training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Discretionary bonus