Central Planning Coordinator

An excellent opportunity to start your career in Production Planning, you will be based in Carlisle & be a key member of our central planning team. You will be a central link between production, logistics and sales and ensure a coordinated approach to capacity management across all of our mills.

Specifically, some responsibilities of a Central Planning Coordinator include:

• Utilise the most up to date system tools to create a production plan for respective areas that meets the requirements of customers whilst supporting the delivery of operational efficiencies.
• Manage and maintain all work in progress and finished stock levels within their area of control.
• Create and manage internal transfers of materials on a daily and weekly basis.
• Ensure operational ownership for the accuracy of production recording and transactions.
• Create and support the management of group treatment capacity.
• Co-ordination of focus stocks across mills and identification of additional resource required.
• Support the development of the forecasting process, master data controls and structure.
• Support the development and standardisation of the planning processes, developing process flows, technical information and quality documentation to support this.
• Create, manage and review the monthly forecast vs orders on a daily and weekly basis to provide accurate numbers to the planning teams.
• Liaise with the sales team and Customer Service Centre to develop the forecasting process and ensure improved accuracy.
• Develop medium to long term capacity models for work centers.
• Develop and report group CTP performance.

We are looking for a motivated individual who has the ability to deliver flexible solutions within a fast‑paced customer‑driven environment. As an experienced planner or with transferable skills, you will be willing to undertake necessary training to fulfil the role. In addition, you will have:

• Good computer skills across all Microsoft programmes.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to influence successful business outcomes and build relationships.
• A logical approach and a high level of attention to detail.
• Experience in planning and using ERP systems would be advantageous.
• The successful candidate must have a full driving licence.

In return, you can look forward to developing a long‑term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. As well as the competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:

• 30 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
• Company sick pay.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support.
• Company provided Life Assurance policy.
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.
• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
• Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!