Production Planner & Scheduler
Production Planner & Scheduler
Location: Laughton, East Sussex
Salary: £33,000 – £38,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Production Planner & Scheduler with strong ERP/MRP knowledge and a background in electro-mechanical manufacturing? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive scientific instrument manufacturer and play a key role in ensuring customer commitments are met through effective production scheduling and material planning.
Key Responsibilities
* Create, maintain, and modify production plans in ERP/MRP systems to meet delivery requirements.
* Collaborate with Sales, Buyers, and Production to manage forecasts, stock, and scheduling.
* Raise and process Works Orders, ensuring accuracy in ERP transactions and BOMs.
* Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and production improvements.
* Generate planning reports, monitor stock accuracy, and support Lean manufacturing initiatives.
* Deputise for Manufacturing Support when required, including BOM and part setup.
About You
Essential:
* Proven planning experience in an electro-mechanical production environment.
* Strong working knowledge of MPS and MRP modules within ERP systems.
* Skilled in raising Works Orders and stock transactions.
* Excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills, including MS Office.
* Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
Desirable:
* Experience with SAP Business One.
* Knowledge of Lean techniques such as Kanban, 5S, or Kaizen.
* Qualification in Supply Chain Management (Diploma, Degree, or IoSCM).
What’s on Offer
* £33,000 – £38,000 annual salary (depending on experience).
* Full-time, permanent position in a modern, collaborative team environment.
* Career development opportunities in supply chain and manufacturing planning.
If you are an experienced Production Planner & Scheduler looking to take the next step in your career, apply today and help drive efficient, on-time delivery in a growing engineering business