Production Planner

Production Planner

£Neg DOE, Knaresborough, training and progression,



Production Planner required for a fast-paced and challenging role in manufacturing. The role offers a great opportunity to join an international company who are able to offer excellent career development opportunities.



As the Production Planner, you will be responsible for:

Production and demand planning effectively to ensure on-time delivery to customers

Developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products and product phase-outs

Developing a working knowledge of the company's products and processes to ensure optimal scheduling, rescheduling and load leveling

Building strong customer relationships and providing an excellent level of service

Reviewing and improving processes where possible

Attending planning review meetings to aid with prioritisation and coordination of activities·

Maintaining planning parameters

Identify and manage end of serial production to minimise the risk of obsolescence write-off

Working with the project team to co-ordinate new product launches

Manage parts through the supply chain as required

Translating customers forecasts into SAP, Review demand forecasts at multiple levels

Create and maintain production plan, in line with capacity



The role Production Planner would suit a candidate with:

Ideally previous planning experience in a manufacturing environment or Graduates with a relevant degree in manufacturing, or engineering

Great organisational skills, proactive and with a logical and analytical approach

Good problem solving skills adaptable and flexible

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience of MRP or ERP SAP would be an advantage

Any experience in demand planning would be of interest

Your own transport is essential



Benefits:

·25 days per year holiday + Bank

·Company pension scheme

·Death in Service of 4 x salary

·Training and progression



Call Yasemin at Travail on (phone number removed)



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