This position will be based in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK

Main Purpose and Scope of Work:

The Planner will be responsible for planning and scheduling of internal manufacturing operations in accordance with customer requirements, the needs of the business, availability of material and production capacity.

Reports to: TBA

General Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Updating and maintaining accurate ERP data to facilitate effective use of the system throughout the business.
• Understand and manage inventory commitments in the supply chain and stocking levels as they relate to products and demand.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Managers, and Operations Management in the development of a demand forecast and a balanced production plan.
• Schedule new requirements in production, dependent on the availability of material and capacity.
• Analyze material consumption and monitor customer demand patterns to create component/assembly trend data.
• Use CRM / ERP tools to manage and meet forecasted order demand.
• Prioritise and assign W/O to production operatives depending on a skills matrix.
• Promptly address and resolve production issues to minimise delays in production.

General Responsibilities:

• Checking of day-to-day W/O progress
•  Ensure W/O have been raised and processed in stores
• Monitor and resolve shortages on the shop floor

• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong Numerical and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel
• Good working knowledge of ERP / CRM/ MRP systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management

About Pickering:

Pickering has a reputation for providing a work environment that encourages long-term careers. To that end, we prefer to promote from within the company, allowing the employee to find a role that best suits them regarding career paths and a positive work environment. As we are a multinational company, these opportunities can be in the US and other countries.  
Pickering Interfaces is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.