Production Planning Assistant

Job Description

Production Planning Assistant required for 3-4 month contract based in Gloucester, GL1 area paying up to £14ph DOE\n\nDue to an increase in workload our client is looking for a strong administrator to help out in the Production Planning Team. This is an extremely busy role so needs a candidate with resilience and someone comfortable working with lots of numbers.\n\nThe role of Production Planning Assistant will involve, but not limited to, the following duties:\n\n- organising and updating Excel spreadsheets\n\n- analysis the numbers on the spreadsheets to ensure that the correct stock levels are maintained\n\n- working closely with the production teams to ensure everyone is aware where products are in the process of manufacture\n\n- ensuring any stock discrepancies are highlighted immediately \n\nFor your application to be successful for the role of Production Planning Assistant you will need the following skills:\n\n- strong working knowledge of Excel with the ability to do Pivot tables \n\n- experience of working with numbers\n\n- good clear communication skills and the ability to extract information as required\n\n- previous experience of working on MRP/ERP systems would be beneficial but not essential\n\nThis role would require someone who is immediately available as its a temporary position initially to catch up on a backlog. For the right candidate it might develop in to a permanent position.\n\nHours of work: Monday to Friday 8.30 - 16.45\n\nPay rate: £13-£14 ph depending on experience\n\nTravail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy