Production Planner​/Scheduler

Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and in offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 hundred years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life cycle support of state-of-the-art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and has extensive experience in ToT programmes.

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising production plans to meet customer demand while balancing capacity, materials, and inventory constraints. The role requires advanced use of ERP systems to ensure accurate planning, scheduling, and reporting across manufacturing operations.

• Create and maintain detailed production plans aligned with sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to maximise efficiency and service levels
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans to respond to changes in demand, capacity, or material availability
• Ensure optimal use of labour, equipment, and resources
• Use ERP systems as the primary planning and control tool for production, materials, and capacity planning
• Maintain accurate master data (BOMs, routings, lead times, calendars)
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage material availability and delivery schedules

• Proven experience in a Production Planning or Supply Chain Planning role within a fabrication environment
• Strong hands‑on experience using ERP systems for production planning
• Experience managing complex production schedules and multi‑level BOMs
• Demonstrated experience working cross‑functionally with operations, procurement, and sales

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related discipline - desirable

• Company pension
• 33days holiday

*** Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance***

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.