Planner, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

Are you an organised and proactive Production Planner looking for your next contract opportunity? Do you have experience coordinating production schedules, managing inventory and ensuring materials are available to meet customer demand? If so, we'd like to hear from you. We are supporting a leading technology and manufacturing business in Reading that is seeking a Production Planner to join their Operations team on a contract basis.

This is a hands-on role where you'll play a vital part in ensuring production plans, inventory levels and customer commitments are delivered efficiently and on time.

The Role As Production Planner, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and optimising production schedules while coordinating closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Quality and Customer Service teams. You will also support RMA processes, ensuring returned products are effectively managed through repair, replacement or rework processes with minimal disruption to operations.

Key Responsibilities Create and manage daily, weekly and monthly production schedules based on customer demand, forecasts and inventory levels. Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet changing priorities and customer requirements. Coordinate RMA activities, including repairs, replacements, rework and returns processing. Work closely with Procurement to ensure materials and components are available when required. Monitor inventory levels and resolve shortages or discrepancies that could impact production.

Analyse production performance data and provide regular KPI and planning reports. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing lead times, improving efficiency and optimising resources. Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve production, inventory and fulfilment issues. Utilise ERP systems to manage schedules, inventory and production performance. Ensure compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements. About You Previous experience in a Production Planning, Production Scheduling, Supply Chain Planning or Manufacturing Planning role.

Experience working within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of production scheduling, inventory control and material planning. Experience using ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle. Excellent Excel and data analysis skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to prioritise multiple activities in a fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Desirable Experience managing or coordinating RMA processes. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Experience with in electronics manufacturing environments. Understanding of assembly, testing or programming of electronic products. What's on Offer? Competitive contract rate. Opportunity to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business. Collaborative and supportive working environment. Exposure to a varied operational planning role with responsibility across production, inventory and customer fulfilment. If you're a Production Planner looking for an exciting contract opportunity where you can make an immediate impact, apply today.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application personally. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To view our other available vacancies, please visit our website. INDENG