Planning Coordinator

An excellent opportunity to start your career in Production Planning, you will be based in Carlisle & be a key member of our central planning team. You will be a central link between production, logistics and sales and ensure a coordinated approach to capacity management across all of our mills. Specifically, some responsibilities of a Central Planning Coordinator include:

• Utilise the most up to date system tools to create a production plan for respective areas that meets the requirements of customers whilst supporting the delivery of operational efficiencies.
• Manage and maintain all work in progress and finished stock levels within their area of control.
• Create and manage internal transfers of materials on a daily and weekly basis.
• Ensure operational ownership for the accuracy of production recording and transactions.
• Create and support the management of group treatment capacity.
• Co-ordination of focus stocks across mills and identification of additional resource required.
• Support the development of the forecasting process, master data controls and structure.
• Support the development and standardisation of the planning processes, developing process flows, technical information and quality documentation to support this.
• Create, manage and review the monthly forecast vs orders on a daily and weekly basis to provide accurate numbers to the planning teams.
• Liaise with the sales team and Customer Service Centre to develop the forecasting process and ensure improved accuracy.
• Develop medium to long term capacity models for work centers.
• Develop and report group CTP performance.

We are looking for a motivated individual who has the ability to deliver flexible solutions within a fast‑paced customer‑driven environment. As an experienced planner or with transferable skills, you will be willing to undertake necessary training to fulfil the role. In addition, you'll have:

• Good computer skills across all Microsoft programmes.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to influence successful business outcomes and build relationships.
• A logical approach and a high level of attention to detail.

Experience in planning and using ERP systems would be advantageous. The successful candidate must have a full driving licence.

BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to saw milling and pallets. We market 35 million saplings annually through the country's leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets a year as Scott Pallets.

We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country. With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting‑edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.

In return, you can look forward to developing a long‑term career with one of the industry's leading employers. As well as the competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:

• 30 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
• Company sick pay.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support.
• Company provided Life Assurance policy.
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.
• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
• Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!