Are you an organised, proactive professional passionate about planning and problem-solving? We’re looking for a Production Planner/Buyer to join a growing manufacturing business at the forefront of product development based on the outskirts of Chichester. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring production runs smoothly, efficiently, and on time — balancing resources, schedules, and materials to meet customer demand, offering a 4-day working week and a salary between £25,000-£30,000. What you’ll be doing Planning, scheduling, and coordinating production to meet delivery deadlines Providing lead times and order confirmations to the Sales team Managing resources to ensure efficient coverage and output Monitoring production progress and supporting the team hands-on Buying raw materials and equipment to keep production on track Working with suppliers and managing procurement orders Supporting process improvements to make scheduling leaner and more efficient What we’re looking for Experience in production planning and/or buying within a manufacturing environment Strong organisational and time-management skills Analytical mindset with excellent Excel skills Knowledge of MRP/scheduling software A confident communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment Deadline-driven with a problem-solving approach Why join? You’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious team with real scope to make an impact. This is a hands-on role where your skills will directly shape production efficiency, customer satisfaction, and business growth