Production Planner

As a Production Planner, your primary responsibility will be to manage the production plan for a portfolio of products. You will ensure that materials and capacity are optimally utilised to achieve on-time delivery targets. Your excellent planning skills will be crucial in supporting cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement activities. You will also provide accurate reporting on matters relating to your product portfolio, liaising with customers and internal teams.

Salary: 40000-45000

Location: Cornwall

Keywords: Supply Chain, Planning, Aerospace, Inventory Management, Cost Reduction

Our client is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Production Planner to join their team in Cornwall. This role offers an attractive salary range of £40,000 - £45,000. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the production plan to optimise capacity, cost and service across a portfolio of products. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the aerospace industry, contributing to the management of supply chains on a global scale.

• Attractive salary range of £40,000 - £45,000
• Opportunity to work within the dynamic aerospace industry
• Role based in the beautiful location of Cornwall

What you'll do:

As a Production Planner, your primary responsibility will be to manage the production plan for a portfolio of products. You will ensure that materials and capacity are optimally utilised to achieve on-time delivery targets. Your excellent planning skills will be crucial in supporting cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement activities. You will also provide accurate reporting on matters relating to your product portfolio, liaising with customers and internal teams. Your role will involve maintaining compliance with relevant policies and procedures, managing inventory levels effectively, and responding swiftly to changes in engineering or design requirements.

• Manage the supply chain for a portfolio of products, ensuring on-time delivery targets are met
• Support cost reduction and continuous improvement activities as required
• Provide accurate reporting on matters relating to product portfolio in liaison with customers and internal teams
• Maintain compliance with policies and procedures applicable to the role
• Manage inventory levels to achieve optimal stock turns while maintaining high delivery performance
• Respond to changes in Engineering/Design requirements including New Product Introduction
• Monitor and evaluate performance, implementing corrective actions as required
• Maintain relationships with key customers, supporting sales as needed

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Production Planner role will bring a wealth of experience in supply chain management and planning. You should have an educational background equivalent to 'A' level or higher, or be qualified by experience. Membership of a relevant professional body would be advantageous. Your excellent planning skills will be underpinned by a solid professional ethical foundation. A strong understanding of Material Planning Requirements (MPR) systems is essential, along with excellent computer skills including MS Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint. Your strong analytical skills will enable you to support business decisions and drive performance.

• Educated to 'A' level or equivalent or qualified by experience
• Membership of relevant professional body
• Excellent planning skills based upon a solid professional ethical foundation
• Solid understanding of Material Planning Requirements (MPR) systems
• Excellent computer skills including MS Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills to support business decisions and performance
• Ability to interact professionally with internal and external contacts at all levels

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading player in the aerospace industry, known for their commitment to innovation and excellence. They offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member's contribution is valued. Their focus on continuous improvement and cost reduction provides an exciting opportunity for employees to make a real impact on the business. The company also places a strong emphasis on professional development, offering numerous opportunities for learning and growth.

What's next:

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