Planning Coordinator

Planning Coordinator required in Swadlincote Salary: £28,000-£35,000 Full-Time, Permanent Flexible Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4pm and a 1:30pm finish on Fridays! Office Based SF Recruitment are working in partnership with a fantastic client based in Burton-on-Trent, who are looking for a Planning Coordinator to join their friendly and collaborative team. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary of £28,000-£35,000 depending on experience, along with flexible working hours. You'll work Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-4:00pm and enjoy an early 1:30pm finish on Fridays – a great way to kickstart your weekend! What You'll Be Doing:

• Coordinating the daily planning and material clearance for product assembly orders.
• Monitoring customer order flow and updating daily control boards.
• Acting as a key liaison with other departments, providing updates on material status and delivery timelines.
• Handling detailed planning and release of manufacturing orders, ensuring alignment with delivery dates, material availability, and production capacity.
• Participating in daily planning forums and contributing key updates and planning insights.
• Taking part in improvement groups, suggesting enhancements and initiating equipment-related purchases when needed.
• Supporting the purchasing of indirect expenses as part of your wider planning duties.
• Administering customer and subsidiary order workflows and documentation.

What We're Looking For:

• Someone highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to keep on top of planning in a fast-paced production environment.
• A strong communicator who's confident liaising with internal departments and contributing to team discussions.
• Previous experience in production planning or coordination would be ideal.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

What's in It for You?

• A supportive, forward-thinking team culture.
• Flexible working hours to support your work-life balance.
• An early Friday finish – start your weekend right!
• The chance to take real ownership of your role and make an impact on planning and process improvements.

Interested?Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat – this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in planning within a friendly and fast-moving business.