Production Planner

Production Planner

Caerphilly CF83

Commutable from Cardiff, Nantgarw, Caerphilly, Newport, Bedwas, Blackwood, Pontypridd

£30-35,000

Benefits:

• 27 Days + Bank Holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life insurance cover
• Health scheme
• Specsavers vouchers
• Company sick pay
• Free tea & coffee
• Free parking
• Long service awards
• Target incentives bonus
• Christmas 'Thank You' vouchers
• Flexible working
• Free uniform

Hunter Selection are working with a leading manufacturer based in Caerphilly, on the outskirts of Cardiff. This is a great time to join an expanding business, following a period of sustained growth they are looking to introduce new products off the back of recently won contracts. The business is looking to recruit a Production Planner to bolster their supply chain department. This role will suit an experienced Production Planner with experience of working in a high volume manufacturing environment and experience of working with SAP. Providing you with an excellent benefits package and great job security, this is a great opportunity to join an established business.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Prepares weekly production plan/production schedule to ensure best online efficiency. Ensuring BOM integrity and reporting when not compliant, raising CRF where necessary.
• Plan and prioritise operational requirements to meet the customers OTIF & OTD.
• Must collaborate closely with the customer service, external sales team, suppliers, warehouse, and production teams.
• Attend the daily planning meeting to monitor production adherence to plan and escalate any issues.
• Inform the relevant departments of changes to current production schedules in a timely manner.
• Plan material requirements via SAP B1, MRP, and schedule accordingly.
• Consult with suppliers to ensure material delivery and availability to meet the production plan.
• Expediting and monitoring deliveries where necessary from the supply base, ensuring OTIF deliveries are met.
• Monitor NPI projects and the progress of these projects to ensure the plan will meet the customer's schedule.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience of MPS/MRP/ERP, Microsoft packages and Power BI.
• Confident in the use of data spreadsheets, MS Excel, lookups, MS Project and Power BI.
• Forecasting and Bill of Materials management.
• 3-5 years' experience as a production planner or in a production environment.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP B1) and from an engineering background.

To apply please email your CV/resume to jackl@hunterselection.co.uk