Production planner

Production Planner Location: Hook Salary GBP28,000 + Benefits Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm My client who are based in Hook are seeking a Planner to joint their fast growing team. You will be responsible for the scheduling and coordinating of products from sales Orders through manufacturing to completion, ensuring maximum performance and minimum delay. To apply for this role you will need excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Daily Duties Manage the planning and scheduling of Works orders (WOs) to ensure sales orders (SOs) are planned according to customer lead time and shipped on time in full. middot; Manage allocation of Sales orders to ensure key dates achieved in full and MRP can run effectively. Prepare MRP to ensure it runs effectively and is processed as per agreed schedule. Work closely with the Procurement team to ensure any issues identified potentially affecting SO/WOs are dealt with in a timely manner. Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure system promised dates are adhered to, working closely with the procurement team to ensure any issues identified potentially affecting SO/WOs are dealt with in a timely manner. Main point of contact for all sales order status updates and queries including escalation of issues, and reporting on any delays, increased risks or missed milestones for sales orders on a weekly basis Liaise with relevant departments to support resolution of QA lines and SMIs raised, review the impact on WO/SO and advise accordingly Working closely with key stakeholders to review and improve current processes Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience A team player, with a strong desire to succeed, a can do attitude. Confident in dealing with day to day queries independently middot; Excellent verbal, written communication and strong excel skills. Good understanding and experience of SAGE 200 ERP or similar, along with ERP and MRP systems. Have a high level of initiative and ability to influence and engage with key stakeholders Excellent organisational skills. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent time management. Ability to work well under pressure Change agent who can challenge and drive process improvements