Production Planner

Do you have experience in a Manufacturing/Production Planner capacity? Do you consider yourself to be IT Literate, proactive and holding a keen eye for detail? Are you based in or around Shotton?

TATA's Shotton works are responsible for delivering 500,000 tonnes of metallic coated and pre-finished steel per year to a variety of customers. The successful applicant will be someone that has a high attention to detail and is customer focused, methodical and has previously worked in a planner role.

Role - Production Planner

Pay - £26,500 per annum, £13.59ph

Location- TATA Steel, Shotton Works, Shotton Records Centre, Deeside CH5 2NH

(100% office based initially then Tue/Wed/Fri office based and Mon/Fri remote)

Shift pattern- Mon-Thu 08:30-17:00 and Fri 08:30-16:00, 37.5 hours per week

Duration- 6 months initially with the view to extend

Responsibilities:

• Pre plan shipments (where possible) referencing the Master Production schedule
• Arranging logistics and shipping including the packing of products
• Expediting and rerouting where necessary and providing proof of delivery to customers effectively
• Monitoring agreed costs against supplier invoices
• Resolving invoice queries promptly and effectively
• Using the planning tools and software systems accurately
• Closely working with stakeholders to maintain and exceed service standards
• Identifying failure against plan and deliveries and recommending resolutions accordingly
• Identifying potential peaks in customer demand and proposing corrective actions accordingly
• Liaising with 3rd party container logistics and shipping lines
• Supporting the Customer Service and Commercial team functions to ensure product availability and delivery
• Confirming that all transport activities are undertaken effectively including those delivered by third party providers
• Providing weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports as requested on customer and trend analysis
• Communicating with Production Managers on a daily basis via telephone and email
• Using MS Excel at an intermediate level including formulas, vlookup and pivot tables
• Adhering to UK Health and Safety Legislation at all times
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the department

Experience needed:

• Prior experience in Supply Chain/Planner/Scheduler role
• Capacity to operate with minimal supervision
• Strong IT literacy skills including MS office, especially Excel
• Experience with in house IT systems
• Confident telephone manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Previous experience using SAP (desirable)

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

All applicants are subject to checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test and reference checks.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.