Production Planning Assistant

Are you looking to gain hands-on Production Planning experience with one of Scotland's most recognisable brands? This 3-month contract offers an excellent opportunity to develop your planning skills within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Escape Recruitment recruiting a Production Planning Assistant to join the production planning team of an iconic Scottish manufacturing brand on a 3-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with supply chain experience or a Supply Chain, Logistics or Operations student looking to gain valuable industry experience over the summer.

Working closely with the Production Planner, you will support the planning of four production lines, helping to ensure materials, resources and production schedules are aligned to meet production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Support the creation and maintenance of production plans
Assign materials to production work orders
Monitor material availability to support production schedules
Maintain planning data within ERP/MRP systems
Update Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Produce reports and analyse data using Excel and Google Sheets
Support the wider planning team with daily planning activities Experience and knowledge required for the role:

Experience within Supply Chain, Production Planning, Material Planning, Resource Planning or a similar environment
Alternatively, a Supply Chain or Logistics student seeking industry experience
Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills
ERP/MRP system experience would be advantageous
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Proactive, reliable and keen to learn
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment Why apply for this role:

Opportunity to work with an iconic Scottish brand
Hands-on experience within a fast-moving manufacturing environment
Exposure to production planning and supply chain operations
Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
Immediate start availableWhether you are an experienced planning administrator, an early-career supply chain professional, or a student looking to gain valuable industry experience, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills with a leading Scottish manufacturer
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed