At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage production schedules and optimise MRP outputs in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join an advanced manufacturing business focused on operational transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, contract flexibility, and potential for extension.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for hands-on improvement and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving planning processes and driving efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing or supply chain planning with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 34200 - 41800 £ per year.
Contract Manufacturing Planner | £300 - £350 per day Outside IR35 | 3-6 Month Contract | Onsite in Snetterton
Immediately available
We're partnering with an Advanced Manufacturing business seeking an experienced Contract Manufacturing Planner to support a period of operational transformation and business improvement.
Joining a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment, you'll play a key role in production planning, MRP optimisation, inventory accuracy and process improvement, helping to ensure materials and resources are aligned to production requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage production schedules and material plans.
- Optimise MRP outputs and planning parameters.
- Ensure material availability while controlling inventory levels.
- Support inventory accuracy, stock takes and cycle counting activities.
- Investigate planning and ERP data discrepancies.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain teams.
- Drive planning, inventory and process improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Proven experience in Manufacturing Planning, Production Planning or Supply Chain Planning.
- Strong understanding of MRP, production scheduling and inventory management.
- Experience within engineering, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace or similar environments.
- ERP experience such as IFS, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or Epicor.
- Strong analytical, Excel and problem-solving skills.
- Able to quickly identify issues and implement practical improvements.
- £300 - £350 per day Outside IR35
- 3-6 month contract with likely extension
This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on planning professional who can hit the ground running, improve planning processes and add value from day one.
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