Production Planner

Acorn by Synergie is working with a market-leading manufacturer seeking a Production Planner to join their expanding team in Merthyr Tydfil
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The role will be fully site based, working for a rewarding and reliable employer.

Merthyr Tydfil Up to 40,000 DOE 40 Hours per Week Monday-Friday Site Based

• Salary up to 40,000, depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday.
• 40 hours per week.

• Develop and manage capacity planning activities in collaboration with the Production Scheduler, ensuring optimal utilisation of resources and alignment with maintenance cycles.
• Plan and manage material demand and stock control through the ERP/MRP system in line with customer requirements.
• Ensure capacity planning is fully integrated within ERP/MRP systems to optimise delivery performance, efficiency and cost.
• Manage and maintain data accuracy within the ERP system (IFS), including actioning MRP messages and resolving stock-related queries.
• Load projects into the system following design release, including Master Part setup and validation of key data fields.

• Strong experience in production or factory planning roles is essential.
• Advanced knowledge with proven experience using ERP/MRP systems and planning processes.
• Understanding of capacity planning, inventory management and production flow.
• Experience with in a manufacturing engineering environment is ideal but not essential.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and ERP systems.