Trainee Production Planner

TRAINEE PRODUCTION PLANNER

A great role has become available for a Material controller, within a thriving manufacturing organisation. It isan exceptional chance to be part of an amazing organisation, who truly support and develop their staff.

They have multiple products they produce and distribute to a wide range of different industry sectors and customers and what makes this role so exciting is how much potential and scope for training and development. And this is a growing business, and if you are a Material Controller looking for your new role, look no further!

The role is commutable from Cannock, Barton Under Needwood, Walsall, Lichfield, Burntwood, Shenstone, Tamworth and Sutton Coldfield

BENEFITS OF A TRAINEE PRODUCTION PLANNER

• £25,000 - £27,000
• Extensive Development available
• 3X Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• A genuine chance to make an impact
• A very friendly, professional organisation

DUTIES OF A TRAINEE PRODUCTION PLANNER

• Contribute to effective planning and scheduling of raw materials
• Support the Production planning process through analysis of raw material availability
• Update the set stock and reorder levels
• Participate in daily production meetings
• Adjust stock records
• Maintain accurate product information e.g. stock details, bills of materials
• Escalate supply / production / inventory issues to Lead Material Controller
• Using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets

REQUIREMENTS OF TRAINEE PRODUCTION PLANNER

• GCSE maths or Equivalent Grade C or above and / or A Levels would be beneficial
• It would be desirable that you have Material Control experience & gained from a manufacturing environment would be ideal
• Familiar with MRP processes/ systems
• Knowledge of SAGE would be advantageous, though not essential, if not, the aptitude to learn
• To be able to strong attention to details and be able to work with a sense of urgency when needed
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Data driven

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994