Production Planner

A Production Planner is required for a key role in the Procurement & Supply Chain department at this Manufacturing business based in Liverpool. The candidate will need to bring a high level of organisation and a proactive approach to managing the production schedule.

Client Details

My client are a well established Manufacturing business who began operations over 50 years ago. They are seeking a Production Planner to join the team in Liverpool.

Description

• Plan and manage production schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery of all customer orders.
• Analyse sales order releases concerning capacity planning and material requirements.
• Complete root cause analysis for production variances.
• Interact with sales, project management, and operations to understand demand forecast drivers.
• Perform supply chain and logistics functions, such as material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection and distribution.
• Create comprehensive reports on material, inventory and production status.
• Oversee customer orders, deliveries and lead times.
• Ensure implementation of best practices within the production planning processes.

Profile

A successful Production Planner should have:

• Demonstrated experience in a production planning role within the manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in production planning systems.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and inventory management systems.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday leave.
• An opportunity to work in a reputable organisation within the manufacturing industry.
• A supportive and friendly work culture that values hard work and commitment.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Production Planner, don't hesitate to apply today.