Production planner Job at Znojdziem IT recruitment agency (Cambridgeshire)

Production planner

Znojdziem IT recruitment agency

Location:
United Kingdom , Cambridgeshire

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

2500.00 - 3700.00 GBP / Month

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Job Description:

We are a world-leading manufacturer of semiconductor equipment with a facility in Cambridgeshire that manufactures key MOCVD (Metal Organic Chemical Vapour Deposition) systems for the group. Our MOCVD systems are used to produce (opto) electronics for 5G, fiber communications, lasers, LEDs for displays and power electronics for electric vehicles and chargers. The role is to offer direct support to all SAP MRP (material requirements planning), production planning functions and purchasing functions. A key role within the operations team in ensuring process accuracy of the business MRP tool relating to production demand and manufacturing resources capacity. The successful candidate will have the ability to undertake basic to intermediate MRP analysis to support Operational departmental performance. We would consider someone in an Administrator or Planning-Coordinator type role who is looking to take the next step in their career and develop.

Job Responsibility:

SAP production planning and control support, with an understanding & knowledge of MRP and production orders material management metrics, material usage, obsolescence, etc.
Ownership of production-related material master data including maintenance and accuracy
Operational interface with areas of the wider business e.g., resolve BoM errors, BoM duplicates, missing data, etc.
Production scheduling plan and control
Manufacturing resource planning and control
Using SAP reports to control planning objectives

Requirements:

Strong computer skills
Ability to work methodically, logically and precisely
Ability to manage a varied workload in an efficient manner
Work well as part of a team
Initiative and be able to take responsibility
Good communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
SAP working experience
Experience within a manufacturing environment and material management processes
Understanding of manufacturing principles
Understanding Lean principles (JIT, Push vs Pull, Kanban, VSM)
Experience in using an MRP system
Microsoft Office capable (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Nice to have:

SAP working experience
Experience within a manufacturing environment and material management processes
Understanding of manufacturing principles
Understanding Lean principles (JIT, Push vs Pull, Kanban, VSM)
Experience in using an MRP system
Microsoft Office capable (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

What we offer:

30 days annual leave
Flexible working hours and hybrid working
Exceptional defined contribution pension scheme
Progressive training and development strategy

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 17, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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