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My client is a UK-based leader in manufacturing vehicle adaptions for people with mobility challenges. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, we produce disability lift hoists and related components, empowering individuals with independence and freedom!

We are now recruiting for a Manufacturing Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team.

As our Manufacturing Production Planner you will be responsible for:

Reviewing and actioning MRP recommendations to release Production Orders required to enable OTIF across product range.

Inputting into item parameter and BOM changes based on commodity knowledge.

Facilitating and maximising efficiency whilst maintaining integrity and excellence.

Working with Production to plan capacity and schedule work into Production

Preparing sales order data to facilitate the management of sales orders

Managing daily orders through the production process

Working closely with Sales to communicate any impact on fulfilment date where stock is not available

Facilitating the resolution of issues and potential blockages within the Production Process to achieve OTIF

Ensuring that all sales orders are shipped and invoiced on the day that they are despatched

Working with Production Planning Analyst to ensure that production is forward planned, agreed, and actioned

Owning documentation relating to Production Planning activities.

Developing, documenting and maintaining a thorough set of Process Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions

Providing input into process improvements across the E2E business

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

* A detailed understanding of manufacturing and production processes

* Strong ownership and influencing skills – required to work across a wide stakeholder group

* Minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain management within the manufacturing industry

* Good problem-solving skills

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics

* Proficiency in Excel

* Demonstrable capability in handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

* Detail-oriented and tenacious approach with strong organisational skills

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