Production Planner in Merthyr Tydfil

The Production Planner is responsible for delivering effective capacity and material planning to support operational performance. Working as part of a small team, this role ensures ERP/MRP systems are optimised to enable efficient production flow, accurate data management, and successful project delivery.

Your responsibilities in this role include:

• Develop and manage capacity planning activities in collaboration with the Production Scheduler, ensuring optimal utilisation of resources and alignment with maintenance cycles.
• Plan and manage material demand and stock control through the ERP/MRP system in line with customer requirements.
• Ensure capacity planning is fully integrated within ERP/MRP systems to optimise delivery performance, efficiency, and cost.
• Manage and maintain data accuracy within the ERP system (IFS), including actioning MRP messages and resolving stock-related queries.
• Load projects into the system following design release, including Master Part setup and validation of key data fields.
• Release projects to planning, purchasing, and production in a timely manner.
• Process amendments within the MRP system, ensuring parts are at the latest issue and correctly allocated to jobs.
• Ensure all shop orders are correctly linked to parent orders to enable accurate cost tracking.
• Monitor and manage deviations from plan, particularly where there is financial impact.
• Support continuous improvement of planning systems, processes, and methodologies.
• Contribute planning input into bids and future project forecasting.
• Ensure timely project closure, including issuing all parts and enabling accurate cost roll-up for finance and project teams.
• Deliver MRP/ERP training to stakeholders to ensure effective system usage.
• Support operational activities such as stationery ordering where required.

Apply if you have most of the following:

• Experience within a production planning or manufacturing engineering environment.
• Experience working in production, assembly, or vehicle build environments.
• Proven experience using ERP/MRP systems in a planning capacity.

Technical skills/qualifications:

• Strong experience in production or factory planning roles.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and planning processes.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and ERP systems.
• Understanding of capacity planning, inventory management, and production flow.
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Experience with IFS ERP system (desirable).
• Understanding of project-based production systems (desirable).
• Knowledge of PLM systems (e.g. Windchill) (desirable).
• Experience in continuous improvement or process optimisation (desirable).

The benefits of this role include:

• Opportunity to play a key role in end-to-end production planning and delivery.
• Exposure to ERP/MRP systems within a production environment.
• Involvement in continuous improvement and operational optimisation initiatives.
• Development opportunities towards senior planning or operations roles.
• Cross-functional exposure across production, engineering, supply chain, and finance.

Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture built on trust, accountability, collaboration, and improvement—an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive, free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Fostering a positive culture is key to our individual and shared success.