Planner

Do you have experience in a Manufacturing/Production Planner capacity? Do you consider yourself to be IT Literate, proactive and holding a keen eye for detail? Are you based in or around Shotton?

TATA’s Shotton works are responsible for delivering 500,000 tonnes of metallic coated and pre-finished steel per year to a variety of customers. The successful applicant will be someone that has a high attention to detail and is customer focused, methodical and has previously worked in a planner role. 

Role - Production Planner 

Pay - £28,500 per annum, £14.61ph 

Location- TATA Steel, Shotton Works, Shotton Records Centre, Deeside CH5 2NH 

(100% office based initially then Tue/Wed/Fri office based and Mon/Fri remote)

Shift pattern- Mon-Thu 08:30-17:00 and Fri 08:30-16:00, 37.5 hours per week 

Duration- 6 months initially with the view to extend 

Responsibilities:

• Pre plan shipments (where possible) referencing the Master Production schedule

• Arranging logistics and shipping including the packing of products

• Expediting and rerouting where necessary and providing proof of delivery to customers effectively 

• Monitoring agreed costs against supplier invoices

• Resolving invoice queries promptly and effectively

• Using the planning tools and software systems accurately

• Closely working with stakeholders to maintain and exceed service standards

• Identifying failure against plan and deliveries and recommending resolutions accordingly 

• Identifying potential peaks in customer demand and proposing corrective actions accordingly 

• Liaising with 3rd party container logistics and shipping lines 

• Supporting the Customer Service and Commercial team functions to ensure product availability and delivery 

• Confirming that all transport activities are undertaken effectively including those delivered by third party providers 

• Providing weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports as requested on customer and trend analysis 

• Communicating with Production Managers on a daily basis via telephone and email 

• Using MS Excel at an intermediate level including formulas, vlookup and pivot tables

• Adhering to UK Health and Safety Legislation at all times

• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the department 

Experience needed:

• Prior experience in Supply Chain/Planner/Scheduler role 

• Capacity to operate with minimal supervision 

• Strong IT literacy skills including MS office, especially Excel 

• Experience with in house IT systems 

• Confident telephone manner 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Excellent interpersonal skills 

• Previous experience using SAP (desirable)

All applicants are subject to checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test and reference checks.