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Production Planner – Wolverhampton
Are you an experienced Production Planner looking for your next challenge in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? A leading global supplier to the automotive sector, with a strong presence in Wolverhampton, is seeking a driven and detail-oriented individual to join its planning and logistics team.
About the Company
This organisation is a key player in the design, development, and manufacture of metal components and structural systems for the automotive industry. Operating within a lean, high-volume manufacturing environment, the company is renowned for its innovation, quality, and global reach. The Wolverhampton site plays a crucial role in supporting major OEMs with precision-engineered products and efficient logistics services.
The Role
As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for translating customer demand into effective internal schedules, ensuring that production, stock levels, and delivery targets are consistently met. Working closely with internal departments and external customers, you will support new product introductions and end-of-life transitions, while maintaining a strong focus on planning adherence, stock control, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
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Analyse and translate customer schedules into sales data and internal capacity plans.
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Develop and maintain production plans to meet fluctuating customer demand while balancing stock profiles.
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Monitor stock levels and co-ordinate physical stock checks to ensure SAP system accuracy.
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Lead planning activities linked to New Product Introduction (NPI) and end-of-life phases.
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Maintain customer portals and systems; act as main point of contact for schedule and logistics performance.
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Participate in customer performance reviews and support packaging and delivery issue resolution.
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Drive continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives in planning and logistics.
Key Requirements
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Proven experience in production planning and inventory control, ideally in a Tier 1 automotive or similar high-volume environment.
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Strong working knowledge of SAP (MRP/ERP) and Microsoft Office.
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Excellent analytical, planning, and organisational skills.
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Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.
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Methodical, flexible, and tenacious in approach with a strong character and innovative mindset.
Qualifications
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NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a relevant engineering or logistics discipline.
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HNC, IOSCM Level, or MP&L equivalent qualifications preferred.
Hours
Day shift – standard contractual hours.
If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to make a measurable impact in a globally recognised manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply today.
