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KHR Recruitment Specialists
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 25 days
West Malling, Kent ME19, England
£30,000 - £34,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- My client is seeking an organised and proactive Production Planner to join their team with a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per year.
- The ideal candidate should have proven experience in production planning or a similar role, ideally requiring at least 2-3 years of experience.
- Key responsibilities include developing production schedules, managing stock levels, and facilitating communication between customer service and production departments.
- Candidates should possess strong knowledge of inventory control practices, proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, and excellent organisational skills.
- Preferred qualifications include experience with systems like SAP or Oracle and relevant certifications in supply chain or inventory management.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Planning:
Develop, manage, and adjust production schedules to meet customer demand, optimise resource utilisation, and maintain operational efficiency.
Stock Control:
Monitor inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock while avoiding overstock or shortages. Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely ordering of materials.
Systems & Data Management:
Utilise ERP and production planning systems to manage workflows, update schedules, and generate reports. Maintain accurate production and inventory records.
Cross-Functional Coordination:
Serve as the key link between customer service and production teams, ensuring customer orders are clearly understood, accurately scheduled, and delivered on time.
Communication & Collaboration:
Work closely with production supervisors, warehouse staff, and customer service representatives to address scheduling changes, delays, or urgent priorities.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify process inefficiencies and contribute to ongoing improvements in planning, inventory management, and interdepartmental communication.
Key Requirements:
Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar role in a production, manufacturing or supply chain environment
Strong knowledge of inventory and stock control practices
Proficient in using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with ERP/MRP systems Such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.
Background in a component-based business would be ideal but any production/manufacturing experience would be relevant and transferable
Relevant certifications in the supply chain, production planning, or inventory management
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