Planning Coordinator

An established manufacturing business is seeking a Planning Coordinator to join its Supply Chain team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive planning professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced production environment.

Working closely with production, logistics, procurement and customer service teams, you will play a key role in ensuring production plans are executed effectively, materials are available when required, and customer demand is delivered on time and in full. This is a FTC role until February 2026.

• Create and maintain production schedules to support customer demand.
• Monitor order requirements and adjust plans to maximise operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure capacity is utilised effectively.
• Work closely with procurement and inventory teams to manage material availability.
• Track supply chain constraints and proactively communicate potential issues.
• Analyse planning data and KPIs to identify areas for improvement.
• Update and maintain ERP system records and planning information.
• Support inventory management activities to ensure optimum stock levels.
• Liaise with customer service teams regarding order priorities and delivery requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across planning and supply chain operations.

• Previous experience within production planning, supply chain planning, scheduling or logistics coordination.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Comfortable working with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to planning.
• SAP experience would be preferred.

• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturer.
• Exposure to a broad range of supply chain and operational activities.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career development.
• Competitive benefits package.

To apply for the role please send your CV to

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