Production Planner & Scheduler

Production Planner & Scheduler – Manufacturing – East Sussex – Up to £38,000 About the company We are working with a leading manufacturer who are recruiting for a Production Planner & Scheduler to join the operations team. The company operates in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment focused on delivering high-quality products to a global customer base. You\’ll be part of a skilled and motivated team committed to developing best-practice manufacturing and supply chain techniques. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing the production plan within the company\’s ERP system, ensuring customer delivery commitments are met and satisfaction is consistently maintained. This role will require close collaboration with internal departments to ensure smooth production flow, accurate stock control and efficient planning of resource and materials. Production Planner & Scheduler – The Details Paying up to £38,000 Flexible working hours – Excellent work/life balance Various discounts, perks and benefits Option to purchase holidays Great holiday allowance Share incenvtive Employee Assistance Programme Production Planner & Scheduler – Responsibilities & Requirements Create, modify, and maintain production plans within the ERP/MRP system to meet delivery targets Coordinate with Sales, Production, and Procurement teams to align forecasts and business needs Load and manage product forecasts and Works Orders within the ERP system Ensure materials and components are available to meet production demand Verify accurate completion and cost processing of Works Orders Maintain and optimise ERP data, including Bills of Materials (BOMs) and planning parameters Support accurate stock reporting and inventory control, including weekly stock counts Produce regular reports and performance metrics related to inventory, stock accuracy, and forecasting Collaborate with Design Engineering on new product introductions and engineering change notices (ECNs) Provide cover for related manufacturing support roles when required Carry out additional tasks as requested by management Proven experience in production planning within an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems, including MPS and MRP modules Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and ability to learn complex software Excellent process understanding from materials movement through to finished goods Competent in Microsoft Office applications Strong communication, organisation, and time management skills Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working with minimal supervision Team-oriented with flexibility to adapt to business needs About Us Detail2Recruitment acts as an employment agency in respect of this position. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications. For information on how we use your personal information, please refer to detail2recruitment privacy policy