Planner

Job Title:               Planner

Salary:                    £35,000 to £40,000 Plus benefits 

Our manufacturing Huntingdon based client are looking for a permanent Planner to help with accurate planning to ensure maximization of timings. Working to a

high standard of accuracy. The ability to communicate clearly & in a timely manner, whilst prioritising according to department deadlines.

Main Responsibilities for the Planner:

• OTIF led by the capacity plan
• Optimising product/machine routing to minimise make-readies between sizes/styles.
• Use ERP (SPOCS) to identify constraints in future periods; balance uneven production demands and identify potential capacity resource constraints with manpower.
• Adjustment of machine availability pending shift changes (eg. Seasonal / demand)
• Develop process to foresee challenges to scheduling with Operations Manager by tracking output.
• Provide KPI data and output reports to Operations Manager such as ACTUAL vs estimated output.
• Liaise/coordinate with sales & supply chain, ensuring materials/plan satisfy delivery date.
• Identify and alert Operations Manager of inaccuracies in ERP (SPOCS) input/output error.

Experience required for the Planner:

For more details please contact Lisa Parsons