Resource Planning Coordinator

Anderson Knight is delighted to be recruiting for a Resource Planning Coordinator on behalf of our client in Kilmarnock. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive planning professional to join a growing business in a role that is central to operational success.

This position will focus on resource planning, administration, stock coordination, and inventory management, ensuring projects and operational activities are effectively supported through accurate scheduling, forecasting, and resource allocation.

Location:

Kilmarnock

Salary: £35,000 – £37,000

Hours:

Full Time | Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 4:30pm, Friday 7:30am – 1:30pm

As Resource Planning Coordinator, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining resource plans, coordinating operational requirements, and ensuring materials, stock, and inventory levels are available to meet business demands. Working closely with managers, supervisors, and wider business teams, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and on schedule.

• Develop and maintain detailed resource and production plans for current and upcoming projects.
• Coordinate workforce planning to identify resource requirements and potential constraints.
• Communicate with operational teams to gather and update planning information on a daily basis.
• Monitor stock levels and inventory requirements to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to secure stock and coordinate deliveries.
• Update project schedules and track progress against key milestones.
• Produce daily and weekly planning reports for management teams.
• Support workload allocation and scheduling across multiple projects and functions.
• Assist with forecasting future resource and recruitment requirements.
• Maintain accurate records, administration systems, timesheets, and absence data.
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies within planning and inventory management activities.

• Previous experience within a planning, resource coordination, project coordination, or production planning role.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing stock, inventory, materials, or supply chain coordination.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with planning tools and reporting systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across multiple teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to use initiative to resolve challenges.

• Salary of £35,000 – £37,000 depending on experience.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation.
• Varied and business-critical role with scope for development.
• Competitive benefits package and supportive working environment.