Production Planner

Job Description:

We are looking for a Perm Production Planner to work for our Client in Loughborough, which is a family-run business that has been successful in their field for over 30 years.  As a Production Planner you will be responsible for the smooth running of all orders.  If you are interested in the role of Production Planner then please read below for the role of the Production Planner.

Pay:

• £25,000 to £26,000 per annum depending on experience and knowledge

Hours:

• 08:30 to 17:30 - Monday to Thursday
• 08:30 to 15:00 – Friday
• 60 minute lunch break
• 4 days a week is possible (Monday to Thursday)

Responsibilities

• Place equipment and component orders with suppliers in the SAGE system under instruction from the Project Engineer.
• Monitoring delivery dates to ensure that deliveries are made on time.
• Keep in contact with suppliers as and when necessary.
• Attend weekly production meetings and give updates on the current situation of equipment for contracts with customers.
• Work with the Workshop Manager to ensure that any issues with delivery dates are quickly addressed.
• Convey information on potential hold ups to Project Engineer and advise customers of any change in delivery dates.
• Manage and monitor bonded stock.
• Raising Sales invoices, monitoring payment due dates and handling delivery notes.
• Reports to the Project Engineer.
• Work closely with Project Engineer and Workshop.

Job Requirements

• Have a working knowledge of SAGE.
• Computer literate, interested in engineering and working with online databases (engineering knowledge is not required).
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Be able to work independently, be proactive, practical and be in regular contact with suppliers to keep on top of the current delivery situation.
• Good communication skills.
• Good accuracy and good administrative skills.
• Willing to work overtime both during the week and Saturday mornings if required.
• The permanent right to work in the UK.

What we offer

• Opportunity to grow the position in the company.
• Work independently in a friendly and busy environment.
• All training where required.
• Free on-site parking.
• 31 holidays including Bank Holidays.

For more information and to apply, get in touch with Jane at our Loughborough Branch

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