Materials Scheduler & Planner

Materials Scheduler & Planner

Job Summary

Generate a detailed production schedule based on the production plan to maximize resource use and meet established production specifications and schedules. Feed information on production capacity issues and material availability daily, and release manufacturing work orders.

We support each other, collaborate, and continually learn. Everyone brings something unique and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems.

Bring your full self to work—ideas, energy, ambition. Grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Your work creates visible impact every day.

• Create and maintain a detailed production schedule from the production plan.
• Execute daily plant‑level Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) to manage production requirements to meet delivery schedules.
• Establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipment dates per the master schedule/plan.
• Monitor schedule adherence, identify root causes for deviation, and take follow‑up improvement action.

• Good operational understanding of purchasing and materials control processes.
• Basic knowledge of pull/push systems and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems.
• Strong organisational and team‑working skills.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Willingness to develop professionally.

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible benefits scheme (options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts, etc.).
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous employee referral scheme.

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas & Betts) manages the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power. We manufacture solutions for medium‑voltage applications and provide a range of products for commercial and residential construction, industrial applications, and utilities. We are a Top Employer in the UK, recognised for excellent HR policies and people practices.