Production Planner

KEY TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES

Analysis of customer schedules and translate into Production and Capacity plans.

Review, communicate and monitor weekly demands against long term forecasts and commercial agreed volumes.

Align all stock profiles (finished, Safety, WIP) to support customer fluctuations/stock loss. Plan processes to meet internal / customer needs.

Monitor and support system stock accuracy and oversee related improvement plans.

To monitor, record and communicate adherence to plan, stock levels and customer fluctuation. When applicable to advise, agree and implement corrective plans.

Regular and effective communication with internal departments.

Support the NPI process with the responsibility for co-ordinating all production planning and related logistics activities.

To support, progress, deliver and communicate new product introduction and Build out end of life key phases, related volumes and expectations as when applicable.

Support and participate in introduction of MRP.

Support internal alert and ECR process.

Capacity planning/Overtime analysis by work centre.

Active instigation / participation in Continuous Improvement / problem solving activities

TACIT KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated success in working efficiently and effectively in a fast-moving environment.

Proven track record with automotive sector preferable (possibly 1st tier). Production planning, stock movement and inventory control principles.

SAP (MRP and ERP) experience and Microsoft proficient

Production planning and inventory control.

Problem solver, analytical thinker and ability to engage people to support the execution of the production plan

APTITUDE

Planning and Organisational skills.

Interpersonal skills - Effective within or driving a team.

Time Management - Effective management of tight deadlines.

Self drive and tenacity

Proactive and decisiveness

QUALIFICATIONS

5 GCE'S grade A-C.

**Salary**: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

- Llanelli: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person