Production Planner

Production Planner

Location: Aberdeen Area
Contract: Initial 3-Month Contract (Potential for Extension)
Sector: Defence Manufacturing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Planner to join a leading organisation within the defence manufacturing sector. Working as part of the Supply Chain team , you will support the Head of Planning to ensure production schedules, material availability, and customer delivery requirements are achieved across a complex manufacturing environment.

This role would suit a planner who enjoys working at the heart of the supply chain, coordinating with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and operations teams to keep production running efficiently and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production plans in line with customer demand and operational requirements.
• Work closely with the Head of Planning and wider Supply Chain team to balance capacity, materials, and production priorities.
• Monitor material availability and liaise with Procurement to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Manage work orders and production schedules through the ERP system.
• Analyse demand, inventory levels, and capacity constraints to support effective decision-making.
• Identify potential bottlenecks and proactively implement recovery plans.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and warehouse teams to ensure efficient workflow and on-time delivery performance.
• Produce planning reports and KPIs to support operational reviews.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a Production Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Materials Planner, Demand Planner, or Manufacturing Planner role.
• ERP system experience is essential.
• Experience using Glovia is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of production planning, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and planning systems.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start available.
• Initial 3-month contract with the possibility of extension.
• Opportunity to work within a highly regulated and advanced manufacturing environment.
• Join an experienced supply chain function supporting critical engineering programmes.
• Competitive hourly rate.

If you have a background in production planning and supply chain operations, and you're looking for your next contract opportunity within a dynamic manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.

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