Planner

Job Title: Planner

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 plus benefits

Our manufacturing Huntingdon based client are looking for a permanent Planner to help with accurate planning to ensure maximization of timings. Working to a high standard of accuracy. The ability to communicate clearly & in a timely manner, whilst prioritising according to department deadlines.

Main Responsibilities for the Planner:

* OTIF led by the capacity plan

* Optimising product/machine routing to minimise make-readies between sizes/styles.

* Use ERP (SPOCS) to identify constraints in future periods; balance uneven production demands and identify potential capacity resource constraints with manpower.

* Adjustment of machine availability pending shift changes (eg. Seasonal / demand)

* Develop process to foresee challenges to scheduling with Operations Manager by tracking output.

* Provide KPI data and output reports to Operations Manager such as ACTUAL vs estimated output.

* Liaise/coordinate with sales & supply chain, ensuring materials/plan satisfy delivery date.

* Identify and alert Operations Manager of inaccuracies in ERP (SPOCS) input/output error.

Experience required for the Planner:

* SPOCS ERP expertise preferrable but not essential. (SPOCS by KM software systems)

* A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance

* Able to get on with others and be a team player

* Ability to work in a changing environment

* Keeps clam under pressure

* Structured problem solver with an open mind

* Willing to seek help

* Confident presenting schedule Infront of 6 members of senior management

Hours of work for the Planner:

* Monday to Friday 37.5 hours 7.30am to 3.30pm

Benefits for the Planner:

* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Brand new site, up to date working environment

* Pension

* Life Insurance

* Free electric car charging

* Medical cover and wellbeing support

* Referral scheme

* Etc etc

For more details please contact Lisa Parsons