Production Planner

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a locally based design and manufacturing giant, who are eager to add to their Supply Chain by developing an opportunity for a Production Planner to come on board to work closely with a Head of Planning and deliveran established Sales & Operation Planning (S&OP) process.
- **The primary responsibilities of the Production Planner would be to**: _Ensure a viable Master Production Schedule is generated and maintained, using established capacity planning tools. Engage with Warehouse, Production, Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, R&D etc. when required to confirm validity. Drive the monthly planningprocess, ensuring that Planning Accuracy targets are hit and negotiating solutions to blockers with relevant departments. Work with all stakeholders to ensure sales forecast is met in full and on time. Create, update and distribute a variety of reports andprocesses, designed to offer insight into the planning environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Record agreed forecast adjustments using established summary format.
- Own the monthly planning process via QDIP.
- Maintain MRP Forecasts and Master Production Schedule in the ERP.
- Engage with Supply Chain and Production and edit MPS accordingly.
- Extract and present data on forecasts and associated part usage.
- Update and maintenance of monthly and quarterly trial kitting files.
- Attendance or agenda setting for meetings requiring Planning input or direction.
- Support other projects which follow on after the S&OP responsibilities. _This may include process improvement and supporting transition to a new ERP platform._

**Skills, Knowledge and Expertise required**:

- Supply Chain/Production Planning experience
- Degree or Higher Education qualification
- Working with complex Excel spreadsheets and formulae.
- Use of Business Intelligence software or suitable tools such as SQL to mine data.
- Manufacturing environment, _ideally with electronic or electrical bias._
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills, particularly use of Excel.
- Experience using at least one ERP system, ideally with mínimal process automation.
- Ability to problem solve quickly and efficiently.
- Have high level of attention to detail.
- The role is full time, offering an attractive package to join the team. The position is based at their impressive HQ here in Salisbury. To discuss or apply, please contact us today _with your CV._
- We look forward to hearing from you_