Planning Administrator

Irlam, Manchester

This is a fast paced role working within a busy manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy, whilst delivering first class service levels

An eye for detail, excellent IT skills including Excel, being organised with the ability to self-manage are all critical to the success in this role. Being comfortable working in a team environment and hold ability to operate at pace.

This role requires a progressive thinker that takes action at the right time in the right manner with passion for delivery and results. This is an excellent opportunity to work in partnership with the team to develop a successful ONE Team engaging culture.

Responsibilities include

Creating and maintaining Excel reports and spreadsheets

Daily management of Sales Orders for On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery updating MRP system to reflect lead-times and achievable deliveries

Maintain ZDSO (Zero Dollar Sales Orders) request

Creates and releases Work Orders, with adherence to completion dates, component and capacity availability, and any other resource issues needed to support on-time delivery to internal and external customers

Collaborate with various departments to ensure a cohesive & efficient plan and process is followed

Monitor and report on project timelines, identifying potential delays or bottlenecks and proposing solutions to mitigate risks

Maintain Production Plan to make sure jobs run efficiently and are completed on time to meet customer expectations

To carry out any other work or task determined to be within your level of competence, to meet the needs of the business.

What You'll Bring

Excellent organisational and IT skills (Word/Excel/Outlook, Power Point etc) with confidence working on spreadsheets / Excel (VLookUP/Pivits)

Understanding of production processes (system and shop floor) is highly advantageous

Methodical working style

Good communiation skills with an excellent level of English written and spoken