Production Planning & Purchasing Assistant

You'll be the one who turns a customer schedule into a clear plan the shop floor can actually work to. Every works order you release keeps production moving exactly when it needs to. This is a role where accuracy and structure genuinely matter, not just get mentioned in the job description. As a Production Planning & Purchasing Assistant, you will benefit from: Exposure across both purchasing and logistics, broadening your commercial understanding Structured processes and established systems (MRP, EDI) to work within Ongoing support from the Purchasing Manager and wider operations team Genuine opportunity to build specialist expertise in production planning As a Production Planning  & Purchasing Assistant, your responsibilities will include: Receiving, processing and maintaining customer and supplier schedules and orders Generating and releasing works orders aligned to customer demand Liaising with customers and suppliers on order status via email, phone and online portals Monitoring and reporting overdue purchase orders Maintaining accurate filing and logistics query systems Supporting the Purchasing Manager with day to day purchase order expediting As a Production Planning  & Purchasing Assistant, your experience will include: Previous experience in a manufacturing or production planning environment Familiarity with MRP systems and EDI order processing Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing schedules Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with customers and suppliers Experience in a purchasing or procurement support function is advantageous If you're looking for a role where precision and process genuinely drive results, this Production Planning Analyst & Purchasing Assistant position offers a clear path to build that expertise. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Claire at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made