Production Planner

Job Description Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for production planning and customer satisfaction Were looking for a proactive Production Planner to lead the downstream supply chain ensuring operational excellence and a seamless customer experience from order to delivery.

What youll do:

• Create and manage detailed production schedules that align customer demand with operational efficiency
• Raise work orders and manage MRP messages to deliver a streamlined production flow
• Monitor schedule adherence lead times and COTD performance to drive continuous improvement
• Own product master data and lifecycle phases in ERP ensuring portfolio efficiency and cost control
• Coordinate recovery plans for overdue orders and communicate resolution strategies
• Reconcile the sales order book to ensure alignment across inventory revenue and customer expectations
• Collaborate cross-functionally to build master production plans that optimize resources and shift patterns
• Manage finished goods inventory policies and engineering change requests
• Report on key supply chain metrics including OTD inventory health and cost drivers
• Champion lean principles and deploy planning methodologies like infinite planning flex planning and MPS
• Act as deputy to the Supply Chain Manager within the Rotork Management Operating System
• Coach and support team members to deepen supply chain knowledge
• Lead the SiOP process owning demand planning and capacity alignment across a 318 month horizon

What you bring:

• Strong production planning and ERP expertise
• A data-driven mindset with a focus on efficiency and customer service
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and drive change
• Passion for continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles
• Join us and take ownership of a high-impact planning role that shapes customer satisfaction and operational success.

Qualifications :

Essential

• Educated to degree level or with appropriate workplace experience/qualification.
• Experience with and sound knowledge of manufacturing supply-chain planning and Lean methodology.
• Strong data analysis and experience with an ERP system. Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning.
• Use of common tools such as Microsoft Word Excel and Power point.
• Strong skills in problem solving and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve scheduling conflicts and resource constraints
• Proficient in interpreting bills of materials and configured product structures

Desirable

• APICs certified desirable.
• 6 Sigma green belt trained and/or lean equivalent. Personal Specification: Essential
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Keen eye for detail and ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Agile leadership with the ability to adapt to changing conditions and be a change agent

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract