Planner

Irlam, Manchester
Diamorph
Summary We are an award-winning global manufacturing company currently based in Irlam and are currently looking to recruit an experienced Planner on a full time, permanent basis. Reports to: Planning & Purchasing Manager Monday to Friday – 38 hours per week Duties of the Planner Role: Production / order scheduling using in-house ERP system. Managing production schedules for various production departments. Liaising with production management teams daily to identify issues & jointly find solutions, ensuring production targets and customer requirements are met. Proactively review production capacity plans and highlight & resolve any forward load issues. Maintain close links with the sales teams to ensure two-way communication on capacity, lead times, issues etc. Ensure any delays in production are highlighted early to the sales teams andwork with them to find the best solution for our customers. Review reports on production & planning KPI s and make any necessary adjustments to keep us in line with KPI s. Manage safety stock levels of finished goods produced within your responsible production department(s) through MRP demands. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Good knowledge of Microsoft suite, especially Microsoft Excel is preferred but not essential Full training will be provided on our in-house ERP system Previous knowledge of ERP systems is essential Previous knowledge of IFS Systems would be beneficial PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Keen willingness to learn and undertake training Proactive thinker Good problem solving skills Organised, methodical & able to work to deadlines Results focused Flexible Health & safety conscious Good team player Ability to manage priorities Decisive BENEFITS Competitive Salary Standard Pension Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Subsidised Canteen Free Parking The Diamorph Group The Diamorph Group consists of brands that are well known for their material science innovation and proven performance in arduous real-life situations, as well as in-house manufacturing and R&D. The Diamorph Group engages in development, manufacturing and sales of high-performance products: Composite and Polymer Materials High Temperature Solutions Passive Fire Protection Diamorph actively seeks deep niches in larger markets where we can use our advanced materials knowledge, technological innovations and science to create differentiated products with extreme performance. Diamorph serves customers worldwide, with sales offices across Europe, North America & Australasia