Production Planning Assistant

Overview

In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting the Planning team by ensuring all orders, materials, and resources are accurately prepared, coordinated, and available for production. You'll also provide adaptable Procurement and administrative assistance across multiple departments, contributing to efficient workflows and helping keep day to day operations running smoothly throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key link between the Customer Service, Board, Planning, and Logistics teams
• Process sales orders, prepare job bags, and ensure all new and amended orders are plan ready
• Liaise with external suppliers to ensure business requirements are met on time and in full
• Plan and coordinate the supply of raw materials, maintaining inventory levels within agreed control limits
• Support the creation and management of packing specifications
• Daily KPI reporting
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement projects across the site
• Provide support across departments as needed, including covering team duties during periods of annual leave
• Perform additional tasks that may vary in line with changing business needs

Experience, skills, education and qualifications required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Educated to minimum A level standard (or equivalent)
• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with cross functional teams and suppliers
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy

Other Requirements

• Flexibility and Adaptability: Comfortable working in a changing environment, taking on additional responsibilities when needed to meet business demands.
• Resilience to Change: Successfully adjusts to shifting priorities, conditions, and expectations while maintaining a high standard of performance.