Production Planner

Location: Royston

Hours: Monday - Thursday (4-day working week 32 hours) flexible start and finish times with core hours being 9:30am - 3:30pm

Salary: circa £30,000 per annum depending on experience

Duration: Permanent

Benefits: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, 4 DAY WORKING WEEK, income protection, life insurance and a discretionary bonus scheme

This company offer a 4 DAY WORKING WEEK & FLEXIBLE HOURS!

If you're an organised, detail-oriented individual with a passion for planning and buying, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for a Production Planner to join a forward-thinking manufacturing team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the production and purchasing departments to ensure seamless material procurement and effective production schedules.

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an awarding-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales & Marketing, Admin & Customer Service, Technical & Engineering, Industrial & Manufacturing, Finance & Accountancy, Care & Education, Supply Chain & Logistics.

Duties will include:

* Develop and maintain detailed production schedules with the manufacturing team

* Monitor stock levels, lead times, and shortages, ensuring systems are always up to date

* Regularly review sales data to adjust production plans, preventing stock issues

* Set up and maintain material, supplier, and planning data in the MRP/ERP system

* Liaise with the sales and production teams on supply chain developments

* Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve any potential disruptions

What we are looking for:

* Proven experience in planning and procurement within a manufacturing environment

* CIPS qualification or equivalent (preferred)

* Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems

* Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions

* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

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