Production Planner

THE OPPORTUNITY:My client is a successful manufacturing company supplying a global market. They need a motivated person with some experience around production planning, an analytical approach and good communication skills to ensure customer demand is met on time in full, material availability and production capacity are optimised and solutions to production issues are found.This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who has some experience working in a similar role (planning / scheduling / logistics / materials control), enjoys a challenge and feels they have more to offer a dynamic company.THE ROLE:In this role you will:- Develop efficient and achievable production and materials plans- Update and maintain schedules and have a strong grasp on WIP- Actively support production, managing and reducing risks and bottle-necks.- Work closely with production- Manage production and WIP targets- Communicate order status with colleagues throughout the business- Aim to improve and refine production plans and processesCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:Youll have gained some experience in planning / scheduling / logistics / materials control or a similar area and have a decet understanding of manufacturing operations. In addition you will:- Be highly numerate with analytical mindset and ca...