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Sub-Contract Planner

Elevation Recruitment Group
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 3JG, England

Salary

£36,000 - £43,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Sub-Contract Planner is available in Bradford, West Yorkshire, with a salary range of £28,000 to £35,000 depending on experience.
  • This role is ideal for an experienced planner with a strong background in manufacturing and supply chain management.
  • Key responsibilities include managing subcontractor relationships, coordinating delivery schedules, and ensuring alignment with production processes.
  • Candidates should possess excellent organizational and communication skills, along with proven experience in a similar role.
  • The company offers a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for ongoing career development.

Job Title: Sub-Contract Planner

Location: Bradford, West YorkshireSalary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE

Elevation Recruitment Group is delighted to be working exclusively with a reputable manufacturing business based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, in their search for an experienced Sub-Contract Planner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality products to clients in various industries.

Role Summary:

As a Sub-Contract Planner, you will play a critical role in ensuring smooth and efficient production scheduling for outsourced components and services. You’ll be responsible for managing relationships with subcontractors, coordinating delivery schedules, and working closely with internal teams to align subcontract planning with the overall production process. This role demands a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in planning and supply chain within manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan and Coordinate: Develop and manage subcontract plans and schedules to meet production requirements and timelines
  • Supplier Management: Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery of outsourced components
  • Capacity Planning: Assess subcontractor capacity and availability to ensure alignment with production demands and resolve any bottlenecks
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve lead times
  • Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams including production, purchasing, and quality control to ensure seamless integration of subcontract activities
  • Reporting and Analysis: Generate regular reports on subcontractor performance, delivery schedules, and any variances, and present data to senior management
Skills & Experience Required:
  • Proven experience as a planner or similar role within a manufacturing or production environment
  • Strong understanding of supply chain management, production scheduling, and subcontracting processes
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
  • Experience in ERP or MRP systems is highly advantageous
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to join a leading manufacturing business with a commitment to innovation and quality
  • Supportive work environment with ongoing career development opportunities

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.