Job OverviewWe are seeking to appoint a Junior Production Planner for our client in the Bridgend area. An exciting opportunity to develop a career in production, within the planning and procurement department. The ideal candidate will assist in coordinating production workflow in the planning and procurement department to ensure the timely completion of orders while maintaining high standards of quality control and efficiency. This could be the perfect opportunity for a recent A-Level leaver who is looking for an alternative career pathway that isn't university! Our client will provide full training in the role if you are successful.
Personal profile
* Strong Mathematical / Statistical / Analytical skills
* Passionate about detail
* Computer literate
* Good communication and interpersonal skills (Customer / Supplier & Internal )
* Ability to work as part of team, work well under pressure with the ability to multitask and work on own initiative
* Reliable
Responsibilities:
Daily:
1. Demand planning - predicting future stock levels to balance supply and demand
2. Checking potential out of stocks / over stocks
3. Progressing delivery of purchase orders with vendors
4. Information to customers / customer services / sales team on stock availability
5. Approval to forwarder for shipments from...