Senior Planner
Location: Ellesmere Port. Salary: Up to £40,000. Reports: 2 Direct Reports.
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Planner to join a manufacturing business in Ellesmere Port. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing planning activities, managing inventory, purchasing materials, and ensuring effective capacity planning across the operation.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and oversee the MRP process
* Maintain planning parameters including lead times, ROP, ROQ, and safety stock
* Balance capacity and workload, identifying constraints and solutions
* Oversee purchasing of standard and long lead-time materials
* Optimise inventory levels and stock health
* Maintain ERP/MRP planning data accuracy
* Co-ordinate product and stock change management
* Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Qualifications
* Previous experience in a senior planning or supply chain role
* Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
* Manufacturing environment experience essential
* Strong understanding of capacity planning and inventory management
* Excellent analytical and organisational skills
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