Main characteristics
- Location
- Livingston, West Lothian
- Company
- Escape
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Distribution
Job summary
Escape are working with a manufacturing client and supporting them to recruit a Production Planner.Working as part of the Supply Chain Team, the Production Planner will forecast, plan and schedule the production process to ensure orders and delivery times are met. They will analyse demand and expedite raw materials to meet the production plan. They will work closely with colleagues in production, conversion and logistics to meet customer requirements. The Production Planner will be responsible for the logistics and delivery of finished goods. They will ensure the MRP/ERP systems are updated.
Knowledge and experience required for the role:
Experience of working in a similar Materials Planning, Production Scheduling or a Supply Chain
Assistant role in a manufacturing organisation
Experience of MRP systems teamed with good Excel skills
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Process-driven, methodical and has logical decision-making skills
Strong communicator who can liaise with colleagues and Suppliers in Global Locations
Hard-working and can manage their workloadTo discuss this opportunity in more detail, please send your CV today