Are you looking to take the next step in your planning career within a fast-paced, highly regulated environment? Our client, a leading Medical Device manufacturer, is seeking a Planner to join their growing Planning team.
You'll be joining a collaborative and quick-learning team of four planners supporting both assembly and packaging operations. Every member of this team has been promoted since joining — a clear reflection of the company's commitment to professional growth.
As a Junior Planner, you'll play a vital role in maintaining daily production schedules, managing material control plans, updating work orders, and supporting reporting activities that keep manufacturing running efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and update daily material control plans and work orders
* Extract, analyse, and present data from Oracle ERP and Power BI dashboards
* Support the Planning Manager by running reports and providing updates for the Senior Leadership Team
* Resolve planning and order issues, ensuring production targets are met
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address NCRs and keep product movement on track
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field is desired
* If you do not meet the education requirement, you may be considered with two or more years of relevant experience in supply chain management
* 1–3 years' experience in a planning or materials control role, ideally within Medical Devices or Pharmaceuticals
* Strong computer skills including MS Office, Excel, Power BI (utilisation), and Oracle ERP (preferred)
* Experience working in a manufacturing environment (Medical Device experience highly desired)
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with planners, supervisors, and cross-functional teams
* Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to apply general knowledge to understand business processes and identify solutions
* Calm, proactive, and organized approach in a high-energy, constantly changing supply chain environment
* Positive, can-do attitude with a genuine drive to succeed and contribute to team success
Why Join?
You'll be part of a supportive, high-performing planning team in a company that values growth and development. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, gain exposure to advanced planning systems, and build a rewarding career in the Medical Device industry.