Buyer/Production Planner

Buyer/Production Planner Wythenshawe Up to £32,000 doe A leading manufacturing firm require an experienced planner/purchaser, with experience in demand planning, inventory control, supplier management and purchasing within a manufacturing environment to join their team. This is newly created role to support the Operations manager and is an exciting time to be joining the business Duties: * Plan and maintain production/material schedules to meet customer demand and manufacturing requirements. * Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of item details, quantities, pricing, and delivery dates. * Monitor stock levels, safety stocks, and inventory accuracy, taking action to prevent shortages or excess stock. * Liaise with suppliers to confirm lead times, resolve issues, and maintain continuity of supply. * Work closely with production, warehouse, operations, and finance teams to align planning and purchasing activities. * Review supplier performance, pricing, quality, and delivery performance, escalating risks where needed. * Support forecasting, materials requirements planning, and schedule changes in response to demand shifts or production issues. * Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems and produce reports on stock, purchasing, and supply performance. Essential Experience required: * Experience in production planning, purchasing, or supply chain administration, ideally in manufacturing. * Strong understanding of stock control, procurement processes, and material planning. * Good negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills. * Strong IT skills, including ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel. * Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and problem-solving ability. * Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to shortages, delays, or production changes. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted. Follow us on LinkedIn for updates, recruitment information, new vacancies and more