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Production Planner/Buyer

Sonardyne

n/a - n/a
£35,000-£40,000
Ocean House, Blackbushe Industrial estate, Yateley, GU46 6GD
Manufacturing and Production
Engineering
Permanent

Role

About the Role:
We are looking for a Production Planner - Buyer to coordinate and report on production fulfilment, ensuring alignment with production schedules. This role involves managing material shortages for sales, projects, and engineering, ensuring on-time delivery of work in progress (WIP), and carrying out buying activities as required.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor production plans and address any potential issues to prevent delays.
  • Investigate production problems, material shortages, and delays, providing solutions.
  • Collaborate with the purchasing team to track and expedite material shortages.
  • Oversee WIP, ensuring progress aligns with sales and engineering requirements.
  • Reduce aged WIP and ensure timely completion of jobs in the system (Syspro).
  • Coordinate Engineering Change Notes (ECNs) and non-conformities.
  • Maintain accurate production data, standard times, and costings.
  • Participate in stock take and inventory management activities.
  • Represent the Production Planning function in key meetings.
  • Support process documentation and KPI generation for the materials function.
  • Provide cover for other Materials Control team members when needed.
  • Manage procurement activities, including raising purchase orders and supplier communication.
Skills & Experience Required:
  • Proven experience in Production Planning/Materials Control within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
  • Strong knowledge of MRP systems in a planning function.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel) for data analysis and reporting.
  • Ability to anticipate and prioritise workload effectively.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with Syspro (7+ preferred) and Power BI (desirable).
  • Previous purchasing experience (desirable).
Why Join Us?
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Be a key player in optimising production and supply chain efficiency.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Career development opportunities.
Apply Now! If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in production planning and buying, we’d love to hear from you!
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