Production Planner in Blyth

About the Role

All employees have a responsibility to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.

Daily Planning Process

• Generation of daily production schedules
• Review and resolve MRP exceptions using SAP reports and transactions.
• Maintain the production firm zone for all sub assembly components within your work package. (2 weeks Rolling)
• Attend the daily production meeting to discuss plan attainment, capacity, inbound, materials and quality concerns.
• Ensure any open issues are dealt with effectively following the Draeger escalation process if necessary.
• Review, plan and release abnormal demand report ensuring decisions are focused on what is best for the whole customer base.
• Review, plan and release intercompany orders using our Draeger bespoke plant-to-plant process (ZPTP)
• Review order revising system for improvement requests (UK & Ireland), review materials, capacity and re-plan where possible.
• Review planning books to identify fluctuations in demand, where possible use production levelling techniques to balance flow lines.
• Review Draeger bespoke forecasting tool (ZDPS) for items which fall outside of acceptable stocking parameters and ensure most suitable options are utilised.

Master Data Creation & Maintenance

• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of SAP views MRP1, MRP2, MRP3, MRP4, Forecasting, Work Scheduling, GPD / Storage 1 & GPD Storage 2.
• Manage deletion workflows to ensure master data on obsolete items is up to date in the SAP system.
• Working alongside material expediting you will periodically review safety stocks on inbound materials to ensure continuity in supply whilst also maintaining cycle turn targets.
• Periodically review abnormal demand quantities based on global guidelines.
• Periodically review lot size parameters based on global guidelines using ABC/XYZ methodologies.
• Maintain lead time offset in production BOMs to ensure production schedules are aligned to current manufacturing methods.
• Review DCR/DCO requests and make any necessary adjustments to the SAP system to minimise slow moving stock or dead inventory.
• All exceptions are to be flagged in SAP using the low cycle turns indicator for reporting purposes.
• Maintain total replenishment lead times for all materials based on the latest business conditions or lead time reduction initiatives.
• Maintain business model criteria ATO/MTO/CTO/PTO based on global guidelines and local knowledge of material types.
• Maintain planning profile on materials which are deemed as suitable for forecasting based on analysis of past sales and business plans.

Business Support

• You will become a member of the Draeger Cross Functional Excellence team (GFE) attending daily stand up meetings using the Agile project management philosophy to solve problems and implement new initiatives.
• Provide general support to production helping to resolve booking issues and other ad-hoc requests which could impact customer OTIF or create inaccuracies within the system.
• Raise works orders and plan bespoke build requests working alongside design engineers and production engineering.
• Where possible create works orders to handle rework requests and seek opportunities to release blocked stock into unrestricted.
• You may be expected to represent the planning department as project support for new product introductions, changes to existing product or changes to the manufacturing processes.
• Provide information to the warehouse function on overdue line items which are impacting customer OTIF along with recovery plans.

KPI’s

• Responsible for the creation of or contributes to the following KPI’s:
• Inbound Logistics
• Customer OTIF
• Cycle Turns
• Blocked Stock
• Slow Moving Stock
• 5S

Shared Responsibilities

• To comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
• To ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions.
• To embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results.

Reporting Relationships

Materials Manager

Size of Team / Environment

Our team consists of 10 dedicated supply chain professionals. We are committed to ensuring the seamless inbound supply of raw materials and aligning production plans with the needs of both our internal and external customers. Additionally, we are an integral part of a larger global function.

Education / Qualifications

An A-Level qualification (or equivalent) in Business or a related field is desirable.

Related Experience

• Proven experience in a similar role within a supply chain or operations environment.
• Strong understanding and practical experience working with key Supply Chain KPIs.
• Experience using SAP is preferred and considered an advantage.

Skills & Special Competencies

• Analytical & problem-solving
• Planning & organisation
• Systems & data skills
• Communication & influencing
• Attention to detail
• Commercial awareness
• Adaptability under pressure
• Basic supply chain knowledge

We are open to flexible working and will consider a range of options, including adjustments to working hours, patterns, and location, depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific requirements, we encourage you to discuss them with us as part of the application process. We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All are welcome to apply!