Planning Specialist

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Job Title: Planning Specialist Report to: HR Manager Seniority Level: Mid Career (Above 6 yrs exp) Sector: Manufacturing Functions: Automotive, Engineering, Technical, Production & Manufacturing PURPOSE OF THE JOB Manage the adequacy between Demand (Firm & Forecast) and Resources (Manufacturing & Procurement) to reach customers QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) and projects timescales while optimising site resources (people, machines & cash). Note: the scope of work \/ accountability depends on the typology of the site to which the Industrial Planner belongs. Key Accountabilities: Apply Industrial Planning Golden rules. Apply EHS (Environment Health Safety) rules (Zero Deviation Plan) when moving in workshops. Manage demand (firm & forecast) in the Core Planning Tools and\/or ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). Capture and Demand. Contribute to planning instances & monthly reporting. Build and update the Master Production Schedule (Firm Demand only). Performance Measurements: For Manufacturing sites: Manufacturing Throughput, Production Performance, WIP & FG, Industrial Planning \/ Demand volatility. For Non-Manufacturing sites: Industrial Planning \/ Demand Volatility. Mandatory Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Production Management, Industrial Engineering or related field. Minimum 5 years' experience in production, materials, supply or industrial planning within a manufacturing or project-based environment. Practical experience using an ERP\/MRP system. Working knowledge of production scheduling, material requirements planning, capacity planning, inventory control. Desirable Skills: Knowledgeable of End-To-End vision for Industrial Planning process and process impact in ERP. Competencies & Skills: Technical: Good knowledge of Core Planning Tool, ERP and Excel. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Ability to analyse planning data, identify constraints and risks, and recommend practical corrective actions. Proficiency in spoken and written English for operational reporting and stakeholder communication.