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