Production Planning Administrator

We are looking for a self motivated individual to join our Production Planning team to support the needs of our Sales department. The primary function of this role will be to prepare, analyse, and develop new and existing reports, in addition to, maintaining and building databases to include: Main duties will be: • Customer Demand Forecasts • Monthly customer OTIF report • Back order reporting • Production capacity requirements • Maintenance of planning database The role will also entail monitoring production output through: • Inputting production statuses onto our MRP system. • Liaising with our purchasing department regarding material shortages. • Communicate with the production team to ensure products are manufactured and processed to the agreed plan. • Assist with and help to develop production planning tools within a rapidly changing environment. The successful candidate must have: • Strong communication skills at both verbal and written levels. • Excellent computer skills; specifically in regards to Excel. • Experience using MRP and/or ERP Systems. • An analytical mind and an eye for detail, in order to interpret data and advise on actions required. • Ideally some experience within the manufacturing industry. In return the company will provide full product support and training and a successful and dynamic business to work in