Planner

Overview

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The Crouse Hinds (Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions) division is part of Eaton’s electrical sector and has over 125 years of experience in protecting people, processes and assets in the most challenging environments. Our strategic focus is on driving growth, leveraging innovation and building capability across our global network towards a diverse customer base – end-users, EPCs, integrators, OEMs and distributors.

What You’ll Do

Our manufacturing site in Luton is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Planner to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning production schedules and capacity to maximize revenue, meet customer demands, and support plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with customer orders, plant capacity, and inventory levels.
• Convert MRP-generated planned orders into production orders in SAP, optimizing for material availability and capacity.
• Monitor and respond to daily MRP exceptions, balancing constraints and customer needs.
• Coordinate product modifications, ensuring Bills of Materials (BOM) and inventory transactions reflect changes accurately.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance business performance.
• Track production orders and proactively identify material supply issues, communicating effectively with stakeholders.
• Liaise with Sales to provide accurate delivery dates and updates on potential delays.
• Support plant projects and new product introductions, including planning for validation builds.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Production Planning, Supply Chain Management, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Internal promotion opportunities where possible
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities through Eaton University

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and to a recruitment process that avoids unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected by law.