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My client is seeking an organised and proactive Production Planner to join our team.
This critical role is responsible for planning and coordinating production schedules, managing stock levels, and ensuring smooth communication between customer service and production departments.
The ideal candidate will be systems-savvy, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator who thrives in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Planning:
Develop, manage, and adjust production schedules to meet customer demand, optimise resource utilisation, and maintain operational efficiency.
Stock Control:
Monitor inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock while avoiding overstock or shortages.
Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely ordering of materials.
Systems & Data Management:
Utilise ERP and production planning systems to manage workflows, update schedules, and generate reports.
Maintain accurate production and inventory records.
Cross-Functional Coordination:
Serve as the key link between customer service and production teams, ensuring customer orders are clearly understood, accurately scheduled, and delivered on time.
Communication & Collaboration:
Work closely with production supervisors, warehouse staff, and customer service representatives to address scheduling changes, delays, or urgent priorities.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify process inefficiencies and contribute to ongoing improvements in planning, inventory management, and interdepartmental communication.
Key Requirements:
Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar role in a production, manufacturing or supply chain environment
Strong knowledge of inventory and stock control practices
Proficient in using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with ERP/MRP systems Such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.
Background in a component-based business would be ideal but any production/manufacturing experience would be relevant and transferable
Relevant certifications in the supply chain, production planning, or inventory management
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit.
If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page.
This does not need to be formatted in the same manner.
In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word.
Thank you.
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Type: Permanent Location: West Malling, England
Start: 14/06/2025
Salary / Rate: £32000 - £34000 per annum + + Benefits
Posted: 2025-06-02 14:19:29
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The Company:
Sells automation equipment to OEMs and Industrial End Users
Deals in Drives and Controls.
Been in operation since the 1960s
Experts in electronic and electrical parts and products for factory automation
The Role of the Internal Sales Engineer
Deliver excellent customer service
This is an office based role in East Kilbride.
Not remote.
Build and maintain successful partnerships with customers, colleagues and suppliers and focus on the achievement of long-term customer loyalty
Consistently generate profitable sales for the branch, via the telephone by effectively using a range of techniques and resources
Identify and action appropriate steps to rectify any shortfalls
Manage customer queries in relation to invoices, orders or stock • Understand the customer cycle by proactively targeting new customers and developing them into consistent live trading accounts
Embracing digital channels to enhance the customer offering by proactively promoting the webshop and other digital offerings.
Collaborating with customers, colleagues and suppliers by supporting with promotions, sales events, supplier days and new product launches
Utilising IT systems such as Workspace, Power BI and Microsoft Office to support the customer experience.
Supporting in other areas of the branch as required
Benefits of the Internal Sales Engineer
£32k-£40k salary
Annual Incentive scheme
Pension
25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
The Ideal Person for the Internal Sales Engineer
Experience of working in a highly competitive customer focused role (B2B, B2C)
Experience of working within a sales / target driven role
Proactive mind set
Would consider graduates in an engineering discipline
To be customer centric with a customer service background
To demonstrate proactive sales via phone, face-to-face & online
To have had experience of working in a fast-paced role, whilst maintaining a consistent eye for detail
A flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure
Independence
An ability to recognise sales opportunities
An ability to embrace change and new technologies
If you think the role of Internal Sales Engineer is for you, apply now!
Consultant: Joshua Cumming
Email: joshuac@otrsales.co.uk
Tel no.
0208 397 4114
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
About On Target
At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector.
We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: East Kilbride, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Duration: Full-Time
Salary / Rate: £32000 - £40000 Per Annum Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2025-05-09 10:58:37
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My client is seeking an organised and proactive Production Planner to join our team.
This critical role is responsible for planning and coordinating production schedules, managing stock levels, and ensuring smooth communication between customer service and production departments.
The ideal candidate will be systems-savvy, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator who thrives in a fast-pacedproduction environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Planning:
Develop, manage, and adjust production schedules to meet customer demand, optimise resource utilisation, and maintain operational efficiency.
Stock Control:
Monitor inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock while avoiding overstock or shortages.
Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely ordering of materials.
Systems & Data Management:
Utilise ERP and production planning systems to manage workflows, update schedules, and generate reports.
Maintain accurate production and inventory records.
Cross-Functional Coordination:
Serve as the key link between customer service and production teams, ensuring customer orders are clearly understood, accurately scheduled, and delivered on time.
Communication & Collaboration:
Work closely with production supervisors, warehouse staff, and customer service representatives to address scheduling changes, delays, or urgent priorities.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify process inefficiencies and contribute to ongoing improvements in planning, inventory management, and interdepartmental communication.
Key Requirements:
Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar role in a production, manufacturing or supply chain environment
Strong knowledge of inventory and stock control practices
Proficient in using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with ERP/MRP systems Such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.
Background in a component-based business would be ideal but any production/manufacturing experience would be relevant and transferable
Relevant certifications in the supply chain, production planning, or inventory management
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit.
If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page.
This does not need to be formatted in the same manner.
In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word.
Thank you.
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market...
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West Malling, England
Start: 14/05/2025
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £34000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-06 15:35:53
