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Production Planner - Plymouth, United Kingdom - Acorn Recruitment Limited

Acorn Recruitment Limited

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Production Planner

Permanent

Plymouth

Competitive salary

We are recruiting for a Production Planner / Buyer to work for a large international manufacturer.

As a Production Planner / Buyer will be organised and results driven with excellent problem solving skills.

As a Production Planner responsibilities will include:

To schedule the turning process
To control the inventory levels from a raw material state
Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing
Expedite internal and external orders and as required of raw material and components to support schedules
Process requisitions and update management on status of orders
To monitor production performance and capacity against required output levels.
To monitor and improve OTD of the turning cell
Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery
To control the inventory levels of raw material and ensure replenishment by placing orders with suppliers and following them up
Deal with any invoice queries that may arise in relation with raw material purchase orders
Liaise with manufacturing engineering to review manufacturing feasibility and possible raw material changes
Ensure compliance of purchased raw material to our internal specifications

Essential Experience:

Proven experience as a Production Planner or Buyer
Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
Experience in MRP
Competency in MS Office and ERP Systems
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment or independently on multiple projects with strict completion deadlines
Ability to solve problems in a team / manufacturing environment

Desirable Criteria: