Production Planner Nr Horsham, West Sussex (own transport essential) £28,000 discretionary bonuses Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5:15pm, Friday 8:30am–3:30pm (39.5 hours/week) Hunters Recruitment is supporting one of our valued client in their search for a Production Planner with confident IT skills to join their manufacturing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy, hands-on environment and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the timely and efficient assembly of products, supporting the Production Team with day-to-day operations including order processing, stock management, supplier liaison, and production planning. Production Planner – the job: Process quotes, orders, and works orders using the company's ERP system (Kerridge K8). Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and costings. Manage stock levels, monitor low stock reports, and liaise with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries. Support production scheduling and shop floor operations to meet delivery deadlines. Create and manage spreadsheets for outstanding orders and supplier deliveries. Work closely with Engineering, QA, and Assembly teams. Production Planner - Skills and Experience Required: Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and materials. Confident with Microsoft Word and Excel. Accurate alpha-numeric data input and strong attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload, and meet tight deadlines. Positive, flexible, and proactive attitude. Good telephone manner and willingness to learn new systems and processes. Production Planner - Benefits: 23 days holiday (rising to 25 with service) 8 bank holidays Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with 24/7 support Staff discounts and wellbeing app Discretionary profit-related bonuses (twice yearly) Long service awards and birthday day off after 10 years Onsite parking and Christmas raffle Please note: Due to the rural location, own transport is essential. If you’re looking to join a supportive and stable company with excellent benefits and career stability, we would love to hear from you