Production Planner

If you're a planner who enjoys making things happen, likes working with people as much as data, and wants a role where your decisions genuinely influence what happens across a business, this could be a good next move for you.

Client Details

Imerys is the world's leading supplier of mineral-based speciality solutions for industry. Our expertise in applications, material science and innovation enables us to deliver essential properties that improve customer products and performance. We promote responsible development, environmentally friendly processes and support our customers in their sustainability and decarbonisation efforts.

Description

Production Planning

• Creating and maintaining production plans to support customer demand and service levels.
• Monitoring inventory levels, production requirements and operational priorities.
• Coordinating production schedules across multiple sites and product groups.
• Managing production orders and planning information within SAP.
• Supporting efficient inventory and stock management.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analysing production, inventory and demand data.
• Maintaining and developing planning tools using Google Sheets and Excel.
• Producing reports and planning updates for operational stakeholders.
• Using data to support planning recommendations and business decisions.

Stakeholder Management

• Leading daily and weekly planning discussions with operational teams.
• Working closely with Logistics, Quality, Customer Service and Supply Chain colleagues.
• Influencing production priorities through data-driven planning.
• Building effective relationships across multiple sites and functions.
• Communicating information clearly and confidently to a range of stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Identifying opportunities to improve planning processes and operational efficiency.
• Supporting business improvement projects and initiatives.
• Contributing to a culture of collaboration, problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Profile

Essential Criteria

• Experience within production planning, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics or a complex processing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large data sets.
• Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering results.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Eligible to drive in the UK with access to personal transport.

Desirable Criteria

• SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP system experience.
• Production, inventory, demand or supply chain planning experience.
• Supply Chain qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• knowledge within manufacturing, minerals or industrial operations.

Job Offer

• Up to £34,300 salary, depending on experience
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, typically 07:00-15:00
• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Generous pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Group Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Discount Portal
• Ongoing training and development