The Planning Engineer is responsible for detailed schedules, material requirements, and production and capacity plans whilst assisting the Planning Function and maintaining a smooth and efficient flow of all operations within the manufacturing facility, incorporating manufacturing and service and repair. To assist with efficient workflow and, as far as possible, on-time delivery to customers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processing SOC’s and Production Requests from all Internal Departments and sales/internal sales, creating routings and raising work orders to manufacture required items and sub-items.
• Assisting with ongoing and future implementations and planning process improvements.
• Resolving ERP system related issues and ensures the integrity of the database.
• Scheduling all planned work through factory planning scheduling system, liaising with Inventory Controller, Stores And Materials Department to issue and deliver materials to production in a timely manner.
• Reviewing current capacity booked for live jobs and providing lead times to Sales and Internal Departments.
• Supporting the Senior Planning Manager in various analyses and other tasks.
• Using Glovia ERP/MRP system, interrogating stock levels and aligning expected completion date with capacity availability.
• Liaising where necessary with Customers/Sub–Contractors.
• Creating, maintaining, and reviewing master routings and BOMs.
• Coordinating within the Planning Department and arranging shop orders for all top-line part numbers and shop floor documentation.
• Coordinating and working with Quality, Engineering and Production and all other internal customers as necessary to ensure on-time delivery by monitoring schedules and proactively identify and address any issues upfront.
• Liaising with Materials, Sales and other responsible teams/departments regarding material procurement and free issue goods.
• Monitoring and maintaining WIP through daily planning and production meetings.
• Liaising with Machine Shop, welding and materials to ensure demands can be fulfilled and liaise on a regular basis with QA Department and Engineering or other responsible teams/departments regarding inspection criteria and drawings.

Applicants to this role require:

• Experience in the practical application of ERP/MRP logic, scheduling logic, capacity planning, routings, and manufacturing strategies.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a team player and have sound judgement.
• Must have strong attention to detail with proven capabilities in handling multiple priorities.
• High level of competency in using Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Microsoft Projects.

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