Production Planner

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Leicester
Salary
35000.00 - 40000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
17 Feb 2021
Closes
15 Mar 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
You will be responsible for planning, developing and providing efficient end-to-end production plans and worksheets to the management team in a modular build environment.

Client Details

My client is a leading manufacturing organisation

Description

* You will work alongside our Group IT department, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Partner and our internal management team on the installation, commissioning and operation of Microsoft Dynamics 365
* You will manage and monitor all production movements and production status changes, importing and monitoring all sales orders and invoicing
* You will be responsible for providing status reports on production and sales orders, including the monitoring of all available stock and liaising with the Transport and Logistics Manager on current and future deliveries and any potential impacts on production plans and/or sales orders
* You will provide reports and information from Microsoft Dynamics 365 to the management team, including the Finance department, whilst working alongside all colleagues seeking to continually improve the production processes and seek efficiencies within the modular division
* You will use your working relationships to ensure that the ERP system and processes are fit for purpose, supporting all implementations and new releases/changes
* You will support all system related matters to ensure that any issues are resolved efficiently, and carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager

Profile

* Previous experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or AX2012 is essential for this role, with experience of operating it in a manufacturing and/or logistics environment highly desirable
* You will need to have a high level of mathematical ability, problem-solving skills, and a methodical and logical approach to production planning
* You will have ability to form and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors, and have a strong commercial awareness a production/logistics environment
* You will have excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask, including strong verbal and written communication skills
* You will have the ability to work well under pressure, whether that be on your own initiative or as part of the wider team

Job Offer

GBP35,000 and GBP40,000