**Production Planning Role**
* This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth and efficient production scheduling to meet customer demands while optimizing resources.
Main Responsibilities
* Develop Monthly and Weekly Production Plans: Develop production plans aligned with customer forecasts and operational constraints.
* Maintain ERP Schedules: Maintain enterprise resource planning schedules, monitor variances, and communicate potential bottlenecks.
* Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accommodate urgent orders and prototypes.
* Manage Inventory Planning: Manage inventory planning and generate purchase requisitions to ensure material availability.
* Track KPIs: Track key performance indicators and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Requirements
* Minimum 3 Years' Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in production planning or scheduling, ideally in manufacturing.
* Strong IT Skills: Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel; ERP experience (Epicor desirable).
* Qualifications: Third-level qualification in Business or Supply Chain (preferred).
* Skill Set: Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills. Detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities.