Production Planner Administrator

We are looking for a Production Planner Administrator to join an expanding business based in Dudley.
The primary function of this role will be to prepare, analyse, and develop new and existing reports.

The main duties will be:

• Customer Demand Forecasts
• Monthly customer OTIF report 
• Back-order reporting
• Production capacity requirements
• Maintenance of planning databases
• Inputting production statuses onto our MRP system.
• Liaising with our purchasing department regarding material shortages.
• Communicate with the production team to ensure products are manufactured and
processed to the agreed plan.
• Assist with and help to develop production planning tools within a rapidly changing
environment.

The successful candidate must have :
• Strong communication skills at both verbal and written levels.
• Excellent computer skills; particularly Excel.
• Experience using MRP and/or ERP Systems.
• An analytical mind and an eye for detail, in order to interpret data and advise on actions
required.
• Ideally some experience within the manufacturing industry would be advantageous.

In return the company will provide full product support and training. The company is well established, has good longevity with its employees and the chance to progress.