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Production Planner
- bristol, south west england, BS1 4DQ, United Kingdom
- Permanent·Remote
- Full time
- £40,000 - £40,000 Per Annum
Job Description
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and analytical Production Planner to join their fully remote operations team. This crucial role involves creating and managing detailed production schedules that align with customer demand, inventory levels, and resource availability. You will be instrumental in optimizing production workflows, minimizing lead times, and ensuring the efficient utilization of manufacturing capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a remote work setting and possesses strong planning and organizational skills to contribute significantly to our client's production success.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts and order priorities.
- Coordinate with sales, procurement, and production teams to ensure timely availability of materials and resources.
- Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address unforeseen issues or changes in demand.
- Analyze production data to identify trends, optimize capacity utilization, and reduce lead times.
- Manage inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to meet production targets.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations to implement process improvements that enhance scheduling efficiency.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Production Planner or in a similar planning role within manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of production processes, material requirements planning (MRP), and inventory management.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Excel.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote team environment.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain dynamics and manufacturing best practices.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and remote working arrangement.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
- A collaborative and supportive remote team culture.
- Performance-based incentives.