Production Planner

Do you have experience in a Manufacturing/Production Planner capacity? Do you consider yourself to be IT Literate, proactive and holding a keen eye for detail? Are you based in or around Shotton?

TATA's Shotton works are responsible for delivering 500,000 tonnes of metallic coated and pre-finished steel per year to a variety of customers. The successful applicant will be someone that has a high attention to detail and is customer focused, methodical and has previously worked in a planner role.

Role - Production Planner
Pay - £26,500 per annum, £13.59ph
Location- TATA Steel, Shotton Works, Shotton Records Centre, Deeside CH5 2NH
(100% office based initially then Tue/Wed/Fri office based and Mon/Fri remote)
Shift pattern- Mon-Thu 08:30-17:00 and Fri 08:30-16:00, 37.5 hours per week
Duration- 6 months initially with the view to extend

Responsibilities:

• Pre plan shipments (where possible) referencing the Master Production schedule
• Arranging logistics and shipping including the packing of products
• Expediting and rerouting where necessary and providing proof of delivery to customers effectively
• Monitoring agreed costs against supplier invoices
• Resolving invoice queries promptly and effectively
• Using the planning tools and software systems accurately
• Closely working with stakeholders to maintain and exceed service standards
• Identifying failure against plan and deliveries and recommending resolutions accordingly
• Identifying potential peaks in customer demand and proposing corrective actions accordingly
• Liaising with 3rd party container logistics and shipping lines
• Supporting the Customer Service and Commercial team functions to ensure product availability and delivery
• Confirming that all transport activities are undertaken effectively including those delivered by third party providers
• Providing weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports as requested on customer and trend analysis
• Communicating with Production Managers on a daily basis via telephone and email
• Using MS Excel at an intermediate level including formulas, vlookup and pivot tables
• Adhering to UK Health and Safety Legislation at all times
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the department

Experience needed:

• Prior experience in Supply Chain/Planner/Scheduler role
• Capacity to operate with minimal supervision
• Strong IT literacy skills including MS office, especially Excel
• Experience with in house IT systems
• Confident telephone manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Previous experience using SAP (desirable)

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

All applicants are subject to checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test and reference checks.

If you are interested in this role apply here and we will reach out to you for the next steps!

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.