Job Description
About the Company
We are a global partner in trailblazing innovation, delivering high-quality ethical and sustainable solutions for the beauty industry.
We know that ideas and innovations drive the beauty industry, and we work with our customers from concept to shelf, to create meaningful products born from insight, validated commercially, and designed with purpose and individuality.
Proudly global, we strive to be inclusive and responsible with everything we create in every market and our people reflect this ethos. This means advocating a diverse and multicultural world that resonates meaningfully with people everywhere.
After all, beauty has no boundaries.
Our manufacturing site is based on the White Horse Business Park in Trowbridge.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to join our operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, managing work orders through our ERP system, and ensuring materials and resources are available to meet customer demand efficiently. This is a key role connecting production, procurement and logistics to ensure that our manufacturing operations can run smoothly so we are meeting customer requirements first time, on time and in full.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, and capacity constraints.
* Raise and release work orders in the ERP system, ensuring accuracy in BOMs, routings, and quantities.
* Review and action MRP system messages (e.g., expedite, defer, cancel, or reschedule recommendations).
* Monitor material availability and coordinate with procurement to ensure timely deliveries.
* Analyse capacity and balance workloads across shifts, machines, or production lines.
* Track and report on production performance, highlighting risks and proposing recovery actions when needed.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Logistics.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and optimize inventory levels.
Qualifications
* 3–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or materials management within a manufacturing environment.
* Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production reporting tools.
* Knowledge of BOMs, routings, capacity planning, and inventory control principles.
* Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices is an advantage.
Personal Skills
* Organised and analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment.
* Keen eye for detail and strong communication skills.
* Enjoy using data to make informed decisions.
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