Demand Planner

Experienced Demand Planner required for large Manufacturing company based in Plymouth. Reporting to the Planning, Logistics & Supply Chain Lead, the successful candidate will form a crucial link between Customer demand and the effective scheduling of production within the value stream at the Plymouth site. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving business at a time of sustained growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the customer expectation is in-line with production scheduling.
• Provide customer service team with accurate information which will enable accurate conversations with customers.
• Responsible for ensuring all customer generated demand is raised on ERP system.
• To assess the feasibility of customer, expedite and deferment requests.
• Work closely with Inventory Management Co-ordinator to ensure schedule adherence is maintained to maximise efficiency.
• Continually monitor throughput against capacity providing feedback communication to customer service when required.
• Work closely with Customer service and purchasing in planning to the available capacity.
• Ensure the effective, economic, and efficient flow of parts through production.
• Communicate with call off suppliers to ensure timely delivery of fast-moving materials and consumables.
• Analyse usage patterns and communicate with purchasing and inventory teams to ensure stock levels are optimised to support production.
• Raise and provide production with work orders in line with schedule.
• Communicate supply shortfalls and ensure mitigation is in place to minimise effects on customer demand.
• Provide aspects of cover for Planning Team leader.

Essential Experience, Qualifications and Candidate Attributes Required:

• GCSE Grade A – C in English & Maths.
• Production planning experience gained from within fast paced Engineering or Manufacturing environments, coupled with knowledge / experience of ERP systems.
• Excellent Interpersonal/communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Able to process high volumes of transactions quickly and accurately.
• Data Analysis experience.

Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

• Understanding of lean manufacturing methods.
• Experience dealing with suppliers.
• OEE scheduling software experience.
• Power BI Experience.

If you are an experienced Planner and are currently looking for a new challenge, then please submit an up to date CV by using the ‘apply’ button below. For informal chat, please phone (phone number removed) and ask for Samantha Luxton. Many thanks for your interest.