Planning Assistant

3 weeks ago


Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, United Kingdom Westland Horticulture Ltd Full time

Planning Assistant


A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an
Planning Assistant to join our fast-paced manufacturing team at our Ellesmere Port site.


Main Duties:

  • Prepare reports for weekly Production, Stock and Management Meetings.
  • Coordinate review and manage production plans for Growing Media, and Professional lines daily.
  • Ensuring the run rate for the OEE is kept up to date for all products (KPI's).
  • Raise & book in production jobs inline with SO requirements, ensuring capacity is always maximised and customer SLAs & KPI targets are met.
  • Provide analysis on actual vs plan efficiency level & line forecasts through KPIs & InTouch.
  • Assist in producing a weekly Line-ByLine plan, based on current forecast allowing the Raw Materials manager to review & order the relevant bulk materials for the following week.
  • Packaging planning, scheduling, and liaising with suppliers to ensure delivery on time.
  • Raise POs & place orders when necessary to ensure the site is always holding the minimum requirement for production capacity.
  • Investigate stock discrepancies, ensuring onhand quantities are kept accurate and within the correct warehouse.
  • Run monthend checks, reviewing all outstanding production orders, purchase orders, stock levels & intersite transfers.
  • Analyse reports to identify transfer requirements between Westland Sites, ensuring stock levels stay within adequate volumes.
  • Liaise with transport to ensure haulage is booked & confirmed for the oversea's transfers.

Essential Criteria:

  • Minimum of 5 GCSE's (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of VLOOKUP & Pivot Tables
    the interview will include an intermediate level test
:

  • Excellent written & verbal skills.
  • Proactive with strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure.

Desirable Criteria:

  • A minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role within a fastpaced manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in material / production planning, inventory management, or related position
  • Experienced in the use of an ERP/MRP system.

Westland Horticulture is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Reference ID:
APP/02/24

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

Production Scheduling: 1 year (preferred)
Production Management: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Ellesmere Port (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Ellesmere Port: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID:
APP/02/24
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