Production Planner

Client is a customer-focused, globally leading business
- Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package offered

**About Our Client**:
"ABB, a distinguished UK employer for three consecutive years, is a key player in the Pressure and Measurement Analytics business sector. ABB is a driving force in the global technology landscape, dedicated to advancing societal and industrial transformation for a more efficient and sustainable future. By seamlessly integrating software with our electrification, robotics, automation, and motion solutions, ABB consistently pushes the boundaries of technology, elevating performance to unprecedented levels. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, our remarkable accomplishments are achieved through the commitment of around 105,000 highly skilled professionals spread across more than 100 countries."

1. **Creating Detailed Production Schedules**: Develop schedules from production plans, maximising resource use and meeting set production specifications and schedules.

2. **Managing Work Orders**: Release manufacturing work orders and carry out daily, plant-level MRP to create and manage production requirements to meet the production delivery schedules.

3. **Sequencing and Schedule Adherence**: Determine the sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipment dates according to the master schedule/plan. Monitor schedule adherence and manage the plan through collaboration with the wider team.

4. **Collaborating with Customer Care**: Work closely with the customer care team to provide appropriate delivery information and responses.

5. **Planning**: Translate forecasts, incoming volume, and work scopes into a production plan with a time-phased build schedule. Set key performance indicators for master plan accuracy. Identify current planned level of demand and create tactical production plans to meet customer demand. Support in calculating production lead times, managing load levelling and bottleneck scheduling. Analyse production floor status through input/output control reporting. Assist material planners in maintaining planning parameters in the MRP planning systems. Provide input into S&OP and short-term planning processes. Offer feedback on the feasibility of the plan.

**The Successful Applicant**:
**Experience**:

- At least 2 years in a production control or planning environment.
- Previous experience with SAP systems.
- Proficiency in using MS Excel for planning and data analysis.

**Skills**:

- Strong ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.
- Aptitude for detailed planning, scheduling, and maintaining production timelines.
- Capacity to analyse and interpret manufacturing data to inform planning decisions.
- Competence in managing work orders and production schedules.
- Skill in collaborating with various teams, including customer care, to ensure schedule adherence and operational efficiency.

**Personal Attributes**:

- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work under pressure.
- Quick adaptability, particularly in a dynamic or newly formed team environment.
- A focus on continuous improvement, seeking ways to optimise processes and workflows.
- Strong organisational skills, with an eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.

**Nice-to-have**:

- Experience in planning multi-variant products.
- Experience in extracting and manipulating data from SAP using Excel.

**Additional Considerations**:

- This role is a full-time, on-site position, requiring a hands-on approach to support production operations.

**What's on Offer**:
**Join ABB Ltd as a Production Planner / Scheduler and Enjoy a Range of Attractive Benefits Alongside a Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure**:

- **Competitive Salary**: We offer a market-competitive salary, reflective of your experience and skills, ensuring you feel valued for your contribution.
- **Performance Bonus**: A performance-related bonus scheme is in place, rewarding you for your hard work and success in meeting and exceeding your objectives.
- **Pension Scheme**: Benefit from a comprehensive pension scheme, helping you plan effectively for your future.
- **Health and Wellness Benefits**: We prioritise your health and wellbeing, offering access to healthcare plans and wellness programmes.
- **Professional Development**: Commitment to your career growth with opportunities for professional development and access to training resources.
- **Work-Life Balance**: We understand the importance of balance, providing flexible working options where possible to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- **Employee Discounts and Perks**: Enjoy a range of discounts and perks on various products and services.
- **Holiday Entitlement**: Generous holiday allowance, allowing you to rest and recharge.
- **Inclusive Work Environment**: Be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace, where every employee is valued and respected.
- **On-site Facilities**: Access to on-site facilities, enhancing