Master Production Planner

Master Production Planner

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week

Location:

Leicester, Leicestershire

Please note, this is a site based role in Leicester but activity will be for the company’s site in Finland.

• Support the effective implementation and continuous improvement of site management systems and processes.
• Act as the site lead for the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, providing key supply planning input.
• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule in line with customer demand and forecasts.
• Review capacity and workload to identify bottlenecks and drive effective solutions.
• Manage safety stock levels and ERP planning parameters in line with inventory strategy.
• Represent Supply Chain in operational meetings and support planning activities.
• Manage supplier and customer delivery escalations, ensuring timely communication and resolution.
• Monitor Supply Chain KPIs, driving continuous improvement and planning effectiveness.
• Lead the Supply Chain team and collaborate across departments to deliver business improvements.
• Some global travel may be required at times.

• Strong awareness of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) frameworks and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Capacity Planning, and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent qualification.
• A professional qualification in Supply Chain Planning would be advantageous.
• Experience working within a Supply Chain environment in a manufacturing organisation.
• Exceptional ability to analyse complex issues and develop effective solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft packages and confident user of Excel.
• Willingness to undertake occasional international travel is required.

• 33 Days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program/Portal
• Early finish on Fridays
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Onsite subsidised canteen
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Company pension