We have a fantastic opportunity within Supply Chain for a Production Planner.
The successful candidate will be responsible for effectively planning and managing all production requirements within the organisation, ensuring that all production is closely monitored and analysed in accordance with agreed targets. The goal is to maximise efficiency while ensuring 100% delivery with minimal run out and wastage costs.
An overview of the role is detailed below:
* Issue manufacturing plans for all production areas of the business
* Create production schedules in APO using the preferred running profile to optimise line efficiency and manning
* Generate coding schedules for U30, NLC & Firebird
* Issue BOMs in SAP for service areas
* Receive and process orders throughout the day via EDI, email or other methods
* Liaise with the commercial department and customers regarding 8-week orders and potential supply issues
* Maintain current forecasting tools to plan to the most accurate forecast figures
* Proactively look for ways to drive planning efficiency
* Liaise with warehousing and procurement if any shortfall of raw materials or overproduction should occur
* Collate and report performance against set KPIs
* Propose and implement continuous improvements in own area with evidence
* Reconcile stock counts to ensure adherence to the plan
* Measure, minimise, and publish expected obsolete/over stock reports
* Ensure position, forecast, and plans are kept up to date at all times for the procurement team
* Maintain APO master data
* Review production performance throughout the shift to ensure planned requirements are effectively achieved and manage the consequences of any unforeseen issues
* Carry out ad hoc projects as requested.
Ideally, candidates will have worked within a similar role with experience in scheduling software.
Candidates should possess good communication and organisational skills and be target-driven.
Computer literacy is key, along with the ability to plan and meet deadlines.
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