Production Planner & Scheduler
Location: Laughton, East Sussex
Salary: £33,000 – £38,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Production Planner & Scheduler with strong ERP/MRP knowledge and a background in electro-mechanical manufacturing? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive scientific instrument manufacturer and play a key role in ensuring customer commitments are met through effective production scheduling and material planning.
Key Responsibilities
Create, maintain, and modify production plans in ERP/MRP systems to meet delivery requirements.
Collaborate with Sales, Buyers, and Production to manage forecasts, stock, and scheduling.
Raise and process Works Orders, ensuring accuracy in ERP transactions and BOMs.
Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and production improvements.
Generate planning reports, monitor stock accuracy, and support Lean manufacturing initiatives.
Deputise for Manufacturing Support when required, including BOM and part setup.
About You
Essential:
Proven planning experience in an electro-mechanical production environment.
Strong working knowledge of MPS and MRP modules within ERP systems.
Skilled in raising Works Orders and stock transactions.
Excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills, including MS Office.
Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
Desirable:
Experience with SAP Business One.
Knowledge of Lean techniques such as Kanban, 5S, or Kaizen.
Qualification in Supply Chain Management (Diploma, Degree, or IoSCM).
What’s on Offer
£33,000 – £38,000 annual salary (depending on experience).
Full-time, permanent position in a modern, collaborative team environment.
Career development opportunities in supply chain and manufacturing planning.
If you are an experienced Production Planner & Scheduler looking to take the next step in your career, apply today and help drive efficient, on-time delivery in a growing engineering business