Senior Planner

Location: Ellesmere Port
Salary: Up to £40,000
Reports: 2 Direct Reports

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Planner to join a manufacturing business in Ellesmere Port. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing planning activities, managing inventory, purchasing materials, and ensuring effective capacity planning across the operation.

• Manage and oversee the MRP process
• Maintain planning parameters including lead times, ROP, ROQ, and safety stock
• Balance capacity and workload, identifying constraints and solutions
• Oversee purchasing of standard and long lead-time materials
• Optimise inventory levels and stock health
• Maintain ERP/MRP planning data accuracy
• Co-ordinate product and stock change management
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

• Previous experience in a senior planning or supply chain role
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
• Manufacturing environment experience essential
• Strong understanding of capacity planning and inventory management
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills

Contact Nicola Evans at HRGO Recruitment