Planner/ Buyer

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We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business for a Planner / Buyer to join their Operations team. This is a key role responsible for supporting production planning and purchasing activities to ensure materials, resources, and schedules are aligned to meet customer demand and business targets.

This position offers a great opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience to play a central role in driving efficiency, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement.

What’s on Offer:

Job type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Battle
Salary: Up to £35,000, DOE

Key Responsibilities

Raise purchase orders for materials, components, tooling, subcontract services, and consumables
Monitor material availability in line with production schedules
Maintain and update ERP system data (supplier details, MOQ, MOC)
Manage open purchase orders and subcontract requirements
Monitor supplier performance against on-time delivery targets
Maintain and update production schedules across multiple machines and assembly areas
Allocate work based on capacity, machine availability, and deadlines
Adjust schedules in response to material availability, tooling, and customer priorities
Maintain and manage the open order book
Communicate schedule updates, delays, and risks to internal teams and stakeholders
Control and manage MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
Monitor and maintain KANBAN stock levels and customer contracts
Review customer forecasts and align production plans accordingly
Attend production and customer meetings as required
Support continuous improvement initiatives across planning and operations
Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture
Ensure accurate data capture within production systems
Collaborate with internal teams to meet business and customer requirements
Provide support across departments during busy periods

Requirements

Previous experience within a manufacturing operations or planning role
Strong understanding of production scheduling principles
Good IT skills including Excel and ERP/database systems
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks
Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach

Our Ideal Candidate

Organised, proactive, and detail-focused
Positive, “can-do” attitude with a willingness to learn
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills
Committed to continuous improvement and high standards

How to Apply
If you are an experienced Planner / Buyer or have a background in manufacturing operations and are looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or contact us for more information.

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Location:
Battle
Salary:
£30,000 - £35,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing/Surveying

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