Senior Production Planner: Optimize Schedules & Delivery

Sumitomo Electric U.S.A., Inc.; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer of electricity transmission cables is seeking a Production Planner in Aberdeen City. In this role, you will develop and coordinate production schedules, ensuring efficiency and timely delivery of products. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a minimum of 5 years in production planning, and proficiency in SAP or Oracle. This position offers unique opportunities within a new factory contributing to critical electricity infrastructure in the UK and creating significant local job opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Production Planning or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles.
• Proficiency with production planning software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize production schedules to ensure efficient operations.
• Monitor production processes and address bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure material availability.

Skills

Production planning principles

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

APICS certification in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

A leading global manufacturer of electricity transmission cables is seeking a Production Planner in Aberdeen City. In this role, you will develop and coordinate production schedules, ensuring efficiency and timely delivery of products. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a minimum of 5 years in production planning, and proficiency in SAP or Oracle. This position offers unique opportunities within a new factory contributing to critical electricity infrastructure in the UK and creating significant local job opportunities.