Production Planner

A leading Manufacturing client based in the NG9 area are seeking an experienced Production Planner.
Duties: Resolve Supply, Demand, and Capacity issues Perform all capacity planning activities and coordinate output with all production areas.
Integrate Sales Orders with master schedule; coordinate availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and workers as needed to meet delivery dates.
Ensure all Work Orders and projects are properly documented and closed in scheduling systems.
Assess and implement ERP techniques needed to plan, schedule, control, measure, and evaluate the effectiveness of production operations.
Communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management team.
Track and manage inventory levels; establish safety stock levels.
Ensure the ERP system data elements related to the supply chain and planning are set to the correct parameters.
Conduct monthly forecast maintenance.
Key Skills: Experience in planning and ERP systems experience, preferably Syteline (or other Tier 1 or 2 ERP system).
Excellent Microsoft Office programs knowledge.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Proven experience tracking production efficiencies and reporting statistics to management.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Excellent communication skills.
£30- £40k (dependant on Experience) Mon - Fri 8.00-17.00 (2pm Friday Finish) Please click to apply or call 01332 363000.