At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform customer schedules into actionable plans for the shop floor.
- Company: Join a dynamic manufacturing team focused on precision and process.
- Benefits: Gain exposure to purchasing and logistics with ongoing support.
- Other info: Enjoy a structured environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Build specialist expertise in production planning while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing, MRP systems, and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
You'll be the one who turns a customer schedule into a clear plan the shop floor can actually work to. Every works order you release keeps production moving exactly when it needs to. This is a role where accuracy and structure genuinely matter, not just get mentioned in the job description.
As a Production Planning & Purchasing Assistant, you will benefit from:
- Exposure across both purchasing and logistics, broadening your commercial understanding
- Structured processes and established systems (MRP, EDI) to work within
- Ongoing support from the Purchasing Manager and wider operations team
- Genuine opportunity to build specialist expertise in production planning
Your responsibilities will include:
- Receiving, processing and maintaining customer and supplier schedules and orders
- Generating and releasing works orders aligned to customer demand
- Liaising with customers and suppliers on order status via email, phone and online portals
- Monitoring and reporting overdue purchase orders
- Maintaining accurate filing and logistics query systems
- Supporting the Purchasing Manager with day to day purchase order expediting
Your experience will include:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production planning environment
- Familiarity with MRP systems and EDI order processing
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing schedules
- Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with customers and suppliers
- Experience in a purchasing or procurement support function is advantageous
If you're looking for a role where precision and process genuinely drive results, this position offers a clear path to build that expertise.
Production Planning & Purchasing Assistant in Salisbury employer: Rubicon Recruitment Agency
Rubicon Recruitment Agency is an excellent employer, offering a structured work environment in Yeovil that fosters career growth for Warehouse Operatives. With immediate start opportunities and long-term prospects, employees benefit from a supportive culture that values reliability and efficiency, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Rubicon Recruitment Agency Recruitment Team
