Production & Supply Chain Planner

Northampton Business Directory; Towcester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking manufacturing company in Towcester is seeking a Production & Supply Chain Planner to join its team. This role requires an understanding of industrial production environments and offers the chance for career progression through training and development. Responsibilities include managing production scheduling, inventory monitoring, and supporting engineering changes. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing and be IT literate. The position offers a salary of up to £35,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Training & Development

Pension Scheme

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Career Progression

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Desirable experience in planning, scheduling, or materials coordination.
• IT literate with knowledge of SAP, ERP, or MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support material and production planning activities.
• Manage production priorities and capacity planning.
• Monitor inventory levels and support stock analysis.
• Track key planning metrics and contribute to improvements.

Skills

Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments

Planning and scheduling

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

SAP

ERP

MRP

Job description

Production & Supply Chain Planner

Towcester
Up to £35,000 per annum + Training & Development + Pension Scheme + 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays + Career Progression

Are you looking to build a long-term career in production planning/supply chain within a high-quality manufacturing environment?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturer renowned for delivering high-performance solutions across defence, aerospace, and industrial sectors worldwide. The business is seeking a Planner who can be developed, trained, and shaped into a key member of the planning team.

You’ll work closely with experienced planners, engineering, and shopfloor teams, gaining hands‑on exposure to materials planning, production scheduling, MRP, and ERP systems. This role is ideal for someone who already understands how an industrial production environment operates and wants to move into a more structured planning/scheduling role.

The Role:

• Support material and production planning activities, including processing sales orders, forecasts, production schedules, and running MRP to convert planned orders and purchase requisitions
• Work closely with shopfloor teams to manage production priorities, capacity planning, and the flow of work‑in‑progress, ensuring demand aligns with manufacturing capability
• Monitor inventory levels and support stock analysis across store locations, maintaining accurate ERP data (SAP or similar) including BOMs, routings, and delivery dates
• Support engineering change activities and new product introductions, tracking and reporting key planning metrics such as order intake, delivery performance, and output
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across planning and supply chain processes

The Person:

• Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, or production environment
• Experience of planning, scheduling, materials coordination highly desirable
• IT literate (SAP/ERP/MRP experience advantageous but not essential)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work to deadlines
• A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in production planning and supply chain

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.