Production Line Planner (6mth contract)

Contract Type: 6 months Fixed Term 

Salary / Benefits: £28-£32K, depending on previous experience 

Job Elements

• To act as the liaison between the customer and the factory, understanding and converting customer demand into production line plans ensuring “On Time In Full delivery”
• Receipt and analysis of customer orders and forecasts for existing products and launch products;
• Creation of a realistic and fluid production plan taking into account business constraints;
• Extensive liaison with internal departments and external parties ensuring clear communication and effective execution of the role;
• Monitoring and measurement of On Time In Full results to ensure agreed objectives are met;
• Completion of daily and monthly reporting. 

What the company is looking for in the successful candidate: 

• Good standard of education; AS level Mathematics and English (or equivalent);
• Advanced Excel, Outlook and ERP software (Sage X3 preferred) skills;
• Experience of working in an FMCG, cosmetics or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment;
• Experience of working with MRP;
• Advanced Excel, Outlook and ERP software (Sage X3 preferred) skills;
• Understanding of supply chain and associated lead times;
• Ability to communicate appropriately and confidently with external and internal stakeholders at all levels via both telephone and face-to-face. 

Petrie Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.