Planner

Planner Location: Oldham Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday, 8:15am - 4:30pm Pay Rate: £15.38 per hour Temporary ongoing About the Role To support the planning function by ensuring that supply aligns with demand, maintaining accurate planning data, and coordinating with internal teams to resolve any supply chain or scheduling issues. The role is responsible for monitoring planning activity, identifying potential risks, and ensuring customer and operational expectations are met. Planner Key Responsibility Areas Ensure compliance with production and supply plans to meet customer demand Monitor planning systems and update data accurately to reflect real-time status Co-ordinate resolution of supply or scheduling issues with relevant departments Communicate any changes or exceptions to internal teams in a timely manner Support forecasting processes and highlight significant variances Maintain stock and inventory levels in line with business and service requirements Work closely with warehouse, procurement, and production teams to ensure smooth operations Identify and escalate risks that may impact delivery performance Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and systems Planner Essential Qualifications Educated to A Level or equivalent, or relevant experience within a planning or supply chain role Planner Desirable Qualifications Degree educated in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field Planner Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience Previous experience in a planning, scheduling, or supply chain role Understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data Advanced IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business Experience working with planning or ERP systems Planner Essential Attributes Strong attention to detail and accuracy A proactive, solution-focused approach Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Positive 'can do' attitude and willingness to adapt Ability to build strong relationships across teams Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively High level of organisation and problem-solving ability Keywords (Planner / Supply Chain focus) Production Planner, Supply Planner, Demand Planner, Materials Planner, Logistics Planner, Inventory Planner, Scheduling, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Capacity Planning, Order Fulfilment, Stock Control, Inventory Management, MRP, ERP Systems, Data Analysis, Excel, KPI Monitoring, Demand Forecasting, Supply Chain Coordination Winsearch  acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering & Manufacturing, Food & Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain & Procurement and Professional Services. View our latest jobs today on our website (url removed) and follow us on LinkedIn. Consultant - Aleksandra Follert Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed) /> Many Thanks