At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform customer demand into efficient production orders and optimise resource use.
- Company: Join Tata Steel, a leader in the steel industry with a diverse workforce.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 35 days holiday, bonus scheme, and excellent pension contributions.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your planning skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in production planning and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Department: Supply Chain & Commercial Services (Planning)
Location: Steelpark, Wolverhampton (WV11)
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
Closing Date: Thursday 2nd July 2026
We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference. We’re looking for a highly analytical and detail‑driven Planner (Production Order) to support production planning and fulfilment across our Tata Steel Distribution UK & Ireland business. This is a key operational role where you’ll convert customer and planning demand into efficient production orders, ensuring optimal use of materials, capacity, and resources. You’ll play a critical role in aligning demand with production capability, maximising yield and productivity, and maintaining high service levels in a fast‑paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
What you will do:
- Convert demand into production orders, allocating raw materials and nesting finished goods
- Raise stock orders to support planning design demand
- Engage with the Campaign Planning process to understand demand and available capacity
- Support the creation, review, and delivery of weekly campaign plans
- Create Job Work Orders by nesting finished goods and allocating materials
- Plan production to maximise yield, availability, and productivity while minimising costs
- Manage short‑term capacity constraints and resolve planning exceptions
- Coordinate external processing where required, minimising reliance where possible
- Ensure compliance with defined business processes and quality systems
- Work closely with Inventory Coordinators and Production Schedule Planners to resolve exceptions
- Conduct performance reviews, root cause analysis, and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with commercial and supply chain teams to maintain and improve service levels
What you will need:
- Experience in production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations
- Strong understanding of planning processes, capacity management, and material allocation
- Experience working with ERP and planning systems (e.g. Stratix, campaign planning tools)
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- High attention to detail and ability to manage complex data
- Effective communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
- A proactive and solution‑focused approach
Skills & Expertise:
- Strong analytical thinking and structured problem solving
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational capability
- Ability to influence and coordinate stakeholders across functions
- Strong customer service mindset, working closely with CSRs and Sales teams
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
What we can offer you:
- A market competitive salary
- 35 days holidays per annum
- Annual pay review
- Bonus scheme – subject to business performance
- One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
- Free onsite parking at all sites, an employee assistance programme, and employee discount schemes for companies such as Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and local services
Order Planner employer: Tata Steel UK
At Tata Steel, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where our employees are empowered to thrive. As an Order Planner in Wolverhampton, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a robust pension scheme, all while contributing to a dynamic team that values continuous improvement and operational excellence. Join us to not only advance your career in production planning but also enjoy unique perks like employee discounts and free onsite parking, making Tata Steel an exceptional place to work.
