Junior Production Planner & Purchasing Assistant Are you organised, analytical, and looking to build a career in supply chain or manufacturing? We're looking for a proactive Junior Production Planner & Purchasing Assistant to play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly and our customers happy. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in production planning, purchasing, and supply chain within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. What You'll Be Doing Production Planning Create and manage production schedules Ensure customer demand is met by aligning production plans with capacity and resources Work closely with Production and Purchasing teams to ensure smooth operations Use ERP systems and data to monitor and optimise production performance Create and manage works orders to ensure accurate scheduling and delivery Track stock levels (Finished Goods & WIP) to support production needs Communicate any potential delays to internal teams to maintain excellent customer service Attend daily and weekly planning meetings to stay aligned on priorities and challenges Purchasing Support Raise purchase orders based on MRP requirements Monitor supplier deliveries and follow up where needed Adjust purchase orders to meet changing production schedules Support the Purchasing Manager with day-to-day activities What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is eager to learn and thrives in a dynamic environment. You'll ideally have: A basic understanding of manufacturing or supply chain (food industry experience is a bonus) Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and ERP systems Excellent communication skills and confidence working with different teams Great organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking A positive attitude and willingness to develop new skills What Success Looks Like Production schedules delivered on time and accurately High levels of customer satisfaction through effective planning and communication Efficient management of works orders and stock levels Reliable, up-to-date data in systems to support decision-making Why Join Us? A great entry point into supply chain and manufacturing careers Opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive team Exposure to real-world production planning and procurement processes Apply Now If you're ready to kickstart your career in supply chain and be part of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you!