Production Planner

Production Planner
£30-34k, Knaresborough, training and progression, graduate role
Production Planner required for a fast-paced and challenging role in manufacturing. The role would suit either someone with previous work-based experience or graduates with a relevant degree in manufacturing or engineering. The role offers a great opportunity to join an international company who are able to offer excellent career development opportunities.
As the Production Planner, you will be responsible for:
?Production and demand planning effectively to ensure on-time delivery to customers
?Developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products and product phase-outs
?Developing a working knowledge of the company's products and processes to ensure optimal scheduling, rescheduling and load leveling
?Building strong customer relationships and providing an excellent level of service
?Reviewing and improving processes where possible
?Attending planning review meetings to aid with prioritisation and coordination of activities
?Maintaining planning parameters
?Identify and manage end of serial production to minimise the risk of obsolescence write-off
?Working with the project team to co-ordinate new product launches
?Manage parts through the supply chain as required
?Translating customers forecasts into SAP, Review demand forecasts at multiple levels
?Create and maintain production plan, in line with capacity
The role Production Planner would suit a candidate with:
?Ideally previous planning experience in a manufacturing environment or Graduates with a relevant degree in manufacturing, or engineering
?Great organisational skills, proactive and with a logical and analytical approach
?Good problem solving skills adaptable and flexible
?Excellent verbal and written communication skills
?Experience of MRP or ERP SAP would be an advantage
?Any experience in demand planning would be of interest
?Your own transport is essential
Benefits:
25 days per year holiday + Bank
Company pension scheme
Death in Service of 4 x salary
Training and progression
Call Yasemin at Travail on 01423 530138
Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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