Job Category: S&OP Planning Production Planner Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it… think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all? WHAT TO EXPECT As an innovation leader, we look for an ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individual to join our local planning team. Working full-time in our Dumfries office, you will be a Production Planner. Reporting to the Materials Flow Manager, the core functions of the position include Raw Material and Production Planning for all Site Manufacturing areas. Key responsibilities: The preparation and delivery of Production Manufacturing Schedules which will allow us to meet our KPIs. The person will be required to build solid inter-departmental relationships and will also have some direct external contact with Raw Material suppliers. The person must have excellent planning and organisational skills with ability to work to strict deadlines. There will be opportunities for the successful applicant to be exposed to other areas of the business through training, project work and CI involvement.