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Production Planning Lead

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Bethan Kirby

Talent Acquisition Consultant
Supply chain and procurement

East Midlands

Specialises in procurement & supply chain recruitment

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Candidate overview

A highly skilled production planning and supply chain professional with extensive experience in procurement, inventory management, and process optimisation. Proven ability to drive efficiency, improve service levels, and implement data-driven strategies to enhance operations.

Key Skills & Achievements

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaised with procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to align inventory and production goals.

  • Process Improvement: Influenced senior leadership by prioritising high-value and high-demand products, increasing customer service levels to 98% DOTIF.

  • Production Planning & MRP: Managed production schedules, optimised resource allocation, and ensured on-time delivery through MRP systems.

  • Inventory & Cost Control: Monitored raw material availability, controlled stock levels, and maintained budget compliance.

  • Data & Reporting: Generated key performance reports using Excel, Access, and BI tools (Cognos Powerplay, Impromptu, Global Mentor).

  • ERP Implementation: Played a key role in ERP system rollouts, improving order tracking, production planning, and overall efficiency.

  • Stakeholder Management: Led supplier negotiations, managed order books, and ensured alignment between operational needs and commercial goals.

    Location – Nottinghamshire 
    Salary – £34,000+
    Immediately available

Key info

Reference code: 614531
Job title: Production Planning Lead
Desired location: Birmingham
Contract preference: Permanent
Availability (notice period) : Immediately Available

Min salary req. (perm roles):

£ 0

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