Senior Production Planner / Master Scheduler (6-12 month contract), Outside IR35\n\nWe’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK-based manufacturer that delivers a complex mix of products into regulated markets. Their operations are project- and order-led, with a growing need for forward-looking planning and system-led scheduling.\n\nWe are looking for a Senior Production Planner / Master Scheduler on a 6-12 month contract basis to take ownership of the planning process across production, supply chain, and procurement, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 as the ERP platform.\n\nWhat You’ll Be Doing:\n\n * \n\n Build and maintain a forward-looking Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligned with customer demand, resource availability, and stock targets\n\n * \n\n Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, procurement, logistics, and customer service to keep plans aligned and responsive\n\n * \n\n Lead planning and scheduling meetings, and drive resolution of capacity or material constraints\n\n * \n\n Improve planning visibility, data integrity, and overall responsiveness within the ERP system\n\n * \n\n Track key KPIs — such as schedule adherence, WIP visibility, and delivery performance\n\n * \n\n Drive enhancements in Dynamics 365, and support changes in planning workflows, BOM structures, and routing\n\nExperience we're looking for:\n\n * \n\n Strong background in production planning, master scheduling, or supply chain planning within a complex or engineered manufacturing environment\n\n * \n\n Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (ideally Dynamics 365 (D365)\n\n * \n\n Confidence working with BOMs, routings, inventory, capacity planning, and demand-driven scheduling\n\n * \n\n Highly collaborative — able to align multiple departments in a deadline-driven environment\n\n * \n\n Strong Excel and data analysis skills\n\n * \n\n Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field (not essential)\n\n * \n\n APICS CPIM / CSCP or equivalent supply chain qualification (not essential)\n\nThis is a great opportunity to shape planning operations and bring structure to a highly configurable production setup. If you have the background and system skills to support this transformation, we’d love to hear from you.\n\nPlease send your CV if you'd like to be considered for the role