Production Planning and Purchasing

Role:
Production Planning & Purchasing

Location:

Peterborough

Hours:

8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000
 
This is a key position within a small, collaborative business where you’ll influence strategy while remaining operationally involved in day-to-day planning and resource management.
You’ll oversee production planning, purchasing, stock control, compliance and warehouse operations — ensuring the business runs efficiently, profitably and ready to grow into new markets.
 
What’s in it for you?

Career progression opportunities
Salary - negotiable depending on experience
Small management team with real influence on business decisions
Opportunity to shape the role and develop processes
What will you be doing?

Lead production planning at both strategic and daily operational levels
Ensure raw materials are available to meet manufacturing schedules
Manage stock levels, supplier performance and purchasing targets
Negotiate supplier pricing and manage supplier relationships
Monitor production efficiency and identify cost-saving improvements
Maintain ISO, FSC and environmental compliance standards
Experience/qualifications required:

Production planning or production management experience
Purchasing and supplier negotiation experience
Background in manufacturing (labour-intensive environment desirable)
Knowledge of ISO quality systems (ISO 9001 preferred)

Experience with stock control and resource planning
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Apply now or contact Kelly to arrange a confidential discussion