Junior Specialist Planning; m​/f​/d

Habasit is looking to recruit a Graduate Capacity / Production Planner to join our Operations team in Elland. This permanent, full-time opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate looking to build a career within production planning, manufacturing operations, and supply chain management.

Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, the successful candidate will support capacity planning and production scheduling activities using SAP, while acting as a key link between Customer Care and Fabrication teams.

The role offers structured on-the-job training, SAP coaching, and mentorship from experienced operational managers.

• Supporting daily production scheduling and capacity planning activities within SAP.
• Monitoring work centre capacity and identifying bottlenecks or under‑utilisation.
• Reviewing and prioritising production orders in line with customer requirements and available capacity.
• Maintaining and updating work centre master data and production routings within SAP.
• Participating in daily production meetings and supporting schedule adjustments in real time.
• Coordinating raw material availability and supporting production order release.
• Communicating order progress, schedule changes, and potential delays between Customer Care and Fabrication teams.
• Supporting stock monitoring and helping resolve material shortages.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Good communication and organisational ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar data tools.
• Interest in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain careers.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes including SAP.

Desirable

• Exposure to SAP, ERP systems, or planning tools.
• Manufacturing, logistics, or operations placement/internship experience.
• Awareness of production planning and scheduling concepts.
• Knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement methodologies.

• Day shifts.
• Competitive salary plus bonus scheme.
• Excellent pension contributions.
• A range of company-wide benefits e.g. employee assistance programme.

The final date to submit your application is June 30, 2026.