Planning And Operations Assistant

THE ROLE:

My client, a successful manufacturing and engineering company, needs a Planning and Operations Assistant to support their production planning, operations and transport functions with day to day administration and operational tasks.

This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who has some experience in a similar role but wants to develop themselves further in a dynamic and growing organisation.

We're looking for someone who is focussed and efficient in carrying out their duties, ideally has some experience working in an engineering or manufacturing or similar environment in an administrative or operational position and will enjoy a challenging and busy role.

Naturally you will have strong numercy skills, excellent communication skills as well as solid IT experience ideally including working with MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.

In this varied and challenging role you will have the opportunity to get involved in:

• Updating and maintaining production schedules
• Actively support production, managing and reducing risks
• Converting customer requirements into work orders
• Working closely with purchasing and suppliers
• Managing stock and production data
• Communicating order status and reports with colleagues throughout the business