Are you an experienced production planner? Have you worked in a manufacturing environment? Do you have MRP or ERP system experience? If so, our client, a marine manufacturer, is recruiting for a Production Planner for their site in Norfolk. Reporting to the Planning Manager, this role will be responsible for developing production schedules for multiple projects.

Production Planner

Permanent
Salary dependent on experience
Monday - Friday

Norfolk

Production Planner
Job Description
·        Managing production planning activities, reviewing customer orders, and ensuring operational requirements align with on-time delivery goals.
·        Monitoring inventory levels, capacity data, and WIP variance to optimize costs and maintain smooth supply chain operations.
·        Liaising with internal teams to address planning constraints, resolve issues, and support the introduction of new products effectively.
·        Maintaining system data integrity, preparing reports, and participating in stocktake activities to ensure accuracy and operational efficiency.
·        Collaborating with leadership to balance quality, inventory, and cost objectives while achieving customer delivery expectations.

Production Planner
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
·        Ability to read and understand engineer.
·        Previous experience in a similar role within a technical manufacturing environment.
·        Detailed knowledge of production planning and scheduling, inventory control, materials requirements planning.
·        MRP/ERP system experience is essential and working knowledge of D365 would be advantageous

Production Planner
Company Benefits
·        Employee Assistance Phoneline
·        Workplace Pension
·        Free Parking
·        Paid Time Off
·        Rewards Platform

Please apply below if this role is of interest!