Production Planner

3 weeks ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom Acorn Recruitment And Training Full time

Production Planner
Permanent
Plymouth
Competitive salary
Acorn is looking for a Production Planner / Buyer to work for a large international manufacturer.
Production Planner / Buyer will be organised and results driven with excellent problem solving skills.
As a Production Planner responsibilities will include:

- To schedule the turning process
- To control the inventory levels from a raw material state
- Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing
- Expedite internal and external orders and as required of raw material and components to support schedules
- Process requisitions and update management on status of orders
- To monitor production performance and capacity against required output levels.
- To monitor and improve OTD of the turning cell
- Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery
- To control the inventory levels of raw material and ensure replenishment by placing orders with suppliers and following them up
- Deal with any invoice queries that may arise in relation with raw material purchase orders
- Liaise with manufacturing engineering to review manufacturing feasibility and possible raw material changes
- Ensure compliance of purchased raw material to our internal specifications
Essential Experience:

- Proven experience as a Production Planner or Buyer
- Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
- Experience in MRP
- Competency in MS Office and ERP Systems
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment or independently on multiple projects with strict completion deadlines
- Ability to solve problems in a team / manufacturing environment
Desirable Criteria:

- CPIM or CIPS Qualification
- Degree or relevant experience
- Lean Manufacturing knowledge and experience
Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.


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