Location: Ellesmere Port Salary: Up to £40,000 Reports: 2 Direct Reports
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Planner to join a manufacturing business in Ellesmere Port. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing planning activities, managing inventory, purchasing materials, and ensuring effective capacity planning across the operation.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and oversee the MRP process
Maintain planning parameters including lead times, ROP, ROQ, and safety stock
Balance capacity and workload, identifying constraints and solutions
Oversee purchasing of standard and long lead-time materials
Optimise inventory levels and stock health
Maintain ERP/MRP planning data accuracy
Co-ordinate product and stock change management
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Requirements
Previous experience in a senior planning or supply chain role
Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
Manufacturing environment experience essential
Strong understanding of capacity planning and inventory management
