Production and logistics planner

This advert is placed on behalf of Pullman Rail, a subsidiary of Transport for Wales.

Production and Logistics Planner

12-Month Fixed Term Contract – Salary £35,000 – £42,000 depending on experience.

Closing Date

06/07/2026

Equal Opportunities

At Pullman Rail we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective, so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this, we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers.

Who we are

Pullman Rail is a specialist engineering company supporting the UK rail industry through vehicle maintenance, refurbishment, overhaul and component repair. Our teams work together to deliver high-quality solutions that keep the rail network moving.

The role

We are seeking a Production and Logistics Planner to join our Procurement, Planning and Logistics team on a 12-month fixed term contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

The Production and Logistics Planner will play a key role in coordinating production schedules, material requirements and logistics activities to support operational delivery. Working closely with Production, Procurement, Engineering and wider business stakeholders, you will ensure plans are aligned with customer requirements, available resources and material availability, helping to deliver work safely, efficiently and on time.

This role is key to maintaining effective planning processes within a safety-critical rail and rolling stock environment, supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Role responsibilities

• Production Planning and Scheduling – Develop, maintain and manage production schedules, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, operational capacity and business priorities.
• Demand and Material Planning – Translate demand into material requirements using MRP systems, maintain planning Bills of Materials (BOMs) and support effective stock management.
• Logistics Coordination – Coordinate inbound and outbound deliveries, manage transport schedules and support efficient movement of materials across the business.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with Production, Procurement, Engineering, Customer Service and other stakeholders to manage priorities, resolve issues and maintain delivery performance.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting – Track key operational metrics including schedule adherence, delivery performance, inventory accuracy and planning effectiveness.
• Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement – Analyse trends, identify improvement opportunities and support initiatives to improve planning processes, systems and ways of working.
• Supply Chain Risk Management – Identify potential supply constraints, material shortages or delivery risks and support effective mitigation plans.
• Systems and Reporting – Maintain accurate data within ERP/MRP systems and provide clear reporting to support operational decision-making.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an experienced Production Planner / Logistics Planner or similar professional with experience gained within a manufacturing, engineering or operational environment. You will have practical experience in production planning, scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP) and working with ERP systems, with the ability to manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), monitor material availability and support effective inventory management.

You will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. With excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will be able to identify risks, resolve issues and drive continuous improvement. You will be a confident communicator, able to build effective relationships across Production, Procurement, Engineering and wider business teams. Experience with Microsoft Excel, data analysis and reporting tools would be beneficial, alongside a relevant qualification in supply chain, manufacturing, logistics or a related discipline (such as HNC/HND). You will be proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused, with a passion for improving processes and ensuring customer commitments are delivered safely, efficiently and on time.

Next steps

If this role sounds like an opportunity you are looking for or you want to find out more about the role, please get in touch.

This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.