We are actively recruiting for a 'Planner' to join a Milton Keynes based company, starting ASAP, in a temporary capacity.

Location: Milton Keynes, fully office based role.

Contract Type: Temporary.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday - fully office based.

Start Date: ASAP.

Overview:

• Plan the production and coordinate with customers in relation to demand availability.

Duties:

• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure availability to fulfil the requirements of production plans.
• Utilise customer forecasts & sales history to decide economic productivity & to minimise the risk of obsolescence.
• Monitor / maintain finished goods stock levels that satisfy customer delivery leadtimes.
• Confirm shipment dates to the Customer Service Department for non-stock orders & liaise with production management.
• Coordinate with Quality Control to ensure materials are maintained/available to meet plan & shipping deadlines.
• Provide assistance to the Customer Service Department & Purchasing Department when required.

Requirements:

• 3 years’ experience in a production-planning role.
• Familiar with ERP systems and stock control procedures.
• Intermediate level Excel.
• Willing and able to accept a temporary role.