Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with operations and engineering teams to ensure capacity and resource alignment.
• Lead in creation, management and scheduling of Works Orders within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool to satisfy customer demands.
• Coordinate Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
• Collaborate with supply chain/procurement team to facilitate, and ensure availability of materials for customer requirements.
• Monitor stock levels and stock control, ensuring materials are available and traceable for development and production activities.
• Along with the Supply Chain Manager, implement appropriate inventory levels and controls for each part.
• Organise and manage bonded stores, consumables and line side Kanban stock control.
• Conduct periodic stock checks, as required.
• Analyse material usage, stock levels and usage trends to improve inventory management.
• Generate regular reports on KPIs, such as inventory turnover.
• Prepare and deliver kits to appropriate resources and manage booking in processes.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including international shipments.
• Implement and qualify cost effective and sustainable packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Experience in inventory management and stock control methodologies.
• Awareness of customs regulations and export control.
• Proactive, energetic, supportive and team oriented.
• Desirable: Experience in D365 (Microsoft ERP system).
• Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO9001 and AS9100D.
• Understanding of LEAN methodologies and waste reduction techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Focused training and career development planning with opportunities to progress
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Referral Scheme

Please note: The availability of hybrid working arrangements may vary depending on the specific role and its requirements.