Production Planner
We’re looking for an experienced, self-driven and logical Production Planner to join our dynamic fast-growing brand. This is a position reporting to the Planning Manager working within the Operations function of the business.
About the role
We are looking for a dedicated Production Planner to ensure the smooth process of production across our multiple 3rd party production & filler sites.
Key responsibilities
* Continually develop both a short & long term production plan based on demand/MRP/Promo activity
* Manage creation of works orders and carry out all production admin tasks including working closely with the Warehouse to ensure all componentry arrives with filling partners on time for production
* Always striving to improve efficiency where possible, planning items to run on their respective lines in a timely manner to achieve the best cost possible at the optimum quantities
* Communicating any delays/issues within QC/NPI etc with the whole team
* Produce any reporting that senior members of the team may require
* Troubleshooting/problem solving
* Housekeeping within SAP, keeping up to date with all production order due dates, closing down old work orders, transfer, purchase orders etc.
* Keep up good relations with suppliers and filling partners, having regular meetings to keep conversation/information freely flowing
* Sourcing additional fillers, getting quotes, samples, and occasionally running trial productions
* Liaising with filling partners on any efficiency/product improvements that we want to implement.
* Checking, approving or querying any related invoices
* Additional administrative tasks as per required.
What we’re looking for
* Proven working experience of production planning
* A high level of Excel knowledge with the ability to analyse and manipulate data and an attention to detail
* Strong listening, presentation, and decision-making skills
* Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of the business affecting the production process
* Commercial acumen
* Knowledge of end to end supply chain practices advantageous
* Inventory management
* Mathematical skills
* Organisational skills
What we can offer
* Competitive Salary
* 33 days holiday, inclusive of UK bank holidays
* Early finish on a Fridays & Summer Hours
* Excellent staff discount on Muc-Off products
* Medicash
* Chill out areas, showers and a secure area to store your bike
* Pension contributions
* An awesome opportunity to work with a local and widely recognised Brand
* A cool, casual and fully branded-up working environment where staff indulge their passions for cycling and fitness
* Brilliant social events
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