Production Planner

Staffline are hiring!! We have a new permanent job vacancy for a remote based Production Planner, experience required The Production Planner will work within the Supply Chain Management (SCM) team for our Precision Engineering Customer Day Shifts-Monday-Friday Up to 30K, D.O.E Please note: Although a WFH vacancy, you will be expected, as and when required, to travel to site, Monthly, quarterly The main purpose of the role is: To provide operational excellence and first-class customer service and demand forecast planning for a worldwide client base. Reporting to the SCM Team Leader, the Production Planner shall be responsible for handling both pre- and post-sales customer service, inventory management, as well as general support to fellow SCM and Sales colleagues. You will be a flexible team player,  accustomed to working within a dynamic multinational environment. Duties: Understand and analyse customer requirements in order to provide excellent customer service levels. Ensure an accurate and quick turnaround of entering sales orders within an ERP system, issuing sales order confirmations and management of shipments to customers. Efficient management of inbound/outbound logistics support to ensure both customer requirements and On Time Delivery (OTD) targets are met Manage accurate and timely inventory forecast and demand plans for nominated accounts and suppliers. Manage accurate creation and distribution of purchase orders to suppliers. Support the management of inventory levels within pre-defined financial and physical slow or dead stock, within inventory guidelines and customer contract terms. Regularly review and initiate improvements to customer-specific processes as part of continuous improvement efforts. To be consider for the role of Production Planner: Client focussed with a high attention to detail. Proven experience in a customer service and demand forecast planning environment. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise. An organised Team player, able to work in a closely-knit team but able to work independently. Ability to multi-task and navigate several software applications. Flexible to changing market requirements and team needs. Experience of an ERP system. Well versed to working in a goal driven environment, to meet operational financial targets and schedules. Excellent communication skills, written and oral (English), and confident to deal with direct and indirect stakeholders from multinational backgrounds and all levels of seniority. Advanced Excel skills an advantage. Please apply for further information and benefits