Planner/scheduler - Newmarket, United Kingdom - DS Smith Packaging

DS Smith Packaging

Verified Company

Newmarket, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are the flagship site for the DS Smith Packaging site in the UK and have an opportunity for new colleagues to join our Production Planning team in Fordham under inspiring leadership team.

Operating a part of a team responsible for the effective running of the planning function for our conversion and corrugator machines, with consistent monitoring of KPI's to ensure quality performance on a daily basis, you will join a team and company which has plenty of opportunities for succession and development from entry through to Management.

Areas of Responsibility

Responsible for the effective running of the Planning function on a daytoday basis, creating computer generated production plans for both the corrugator and conversion machines.
Liaise with both Engineering and Operations to decide how capacity demands can be achieved, while releasing machines for crew care or any other necessary repairs.
Balance production and inventory levels, making adjustments to inventory target levels based on changes in demand and customer trends.
Assist in the review of new enquiries of nonstandard product to determine their suitability for manufacturing and fit to the business plan.
Facilitate the coordination of work activities alongside your team colleagues, making appropriate decisions to delight customers and to support the production plan, systems and procedures.
KPI monitoring and reporting plus associated project work to review performance against targets to identify opportunities for improvement as well as some Customer Services administration support as directed by Planning Optimisation Manager.
Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders and inventory levels
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure timely delivery of products
Monitor inventory levels and initiate purchase orders as needed
Analyze demand forecasts to determine production requirements
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials
Optimize production efficiency by balancing workload and capacity
Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts or bottlenecks
Communicate schedule changes and updates to relevant stakeholders

Experience:

Previous experience in inventory control and production planning preferred
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Excellent organizational and time management abilities
Proficient in using planning software and tools
Knowledge of forecasting techniques and demand planning processes
Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers
Detailoriented with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills to join our team as a Planner/Scheduler.

As a Planner/Scheduler, you will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient production operations by developing and maintaining accurate production schedules.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate resources, monitor inventory levels, and optimize production efficiency.

If you are a proactive problem solver with a passion for planning and organization, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits