Planner

We are actively recruiting for a 'Planner' to join a Milton Keynes based company, starting ASAP, in a temporary capacity. Location: Milton Keynes, fully office based role. Contract Type: Temporary. Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday - fully office based. Start Date: ASAP. Overview: • Plan the production and coordinate with customers in relation to demand availability. Duties: • Collaborate with internal departments to ensure availability to fulfil the requirements of production plans. • Utilise customer forecasts & sales history to decide economic productivity & to minimise the risk of obsolescence. • Monitor / maintain finished goods stock levels that satisfy customer delivery leadtimes. • Confirm shipment dates to the Customer Service Department for non-stock orders & liaise with production management. • Coordinate with Quality Control to ensure materials are maintained/available to meet plan & shipping deadlines. • Provide assistance to the Customer Service Department & Purchasing Department when required. Requirements: • 3 years’ experience in a production-planning role. • Familiar with ERP systems and stock control procedures. • Intermediate level Excel. • Willing and able to accept a temporary role.