Do you have experience in a planning/scheduling capacity? Do you consider yourself to be highly IT Literate, proactive and holding a keen eye for detail? Are you based in or around Corby? Tatas Corby works are seeking a Supply Chain Planner to assist an established team with material and production planning, liaison with internal stakeholders and maintaining an accurate database. The successful applicant will be an individual with strong IT literacy, a proactive nature and previous experience working with stakeholders of all levels. Role - Supply Chain Planner Pay - 28,000- 33,000 per annum (based upon experience) Hourly this is 14.75 - 17.39ph Location- Tata Steel, Weldon Rd, Corby NN17 5UA 100% office based with the view (after training) to offer X2 days remote working Shift pattern- Mon-Fri 07:30-15:30, 36.5 hours per week (breaks unpaid) Duration- 6 months initially with the view to extend or offer a permanent role Start - ASAP but pending the successful result of a medical, which does include a Drug and Alcohol test Responsibilities: Pre plan shipments (where possible) referencing the Master Production schedule Liaising with the production teams to ensure effective delivery of production Monitoring agreed costs against supplier invoices Using the planning tools and software systems accurately Closely working with stakeholders to maintain and exceed service standards Identifying failure against plan and deliveries and recommending resolutions accordingly Identifying potential peaks in customer demand and proposing corrective actions accordingly Supporting the Customer Service and Commercial team functions to ensure product availability and delivery Providing weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports as requested on customer and trend analysis Communicating with Production Managers on a daily basis via telephone and email Using MS Excel at an intermediate level including formulas, vlookup and pivot tables Adhering to UK Health and Safety Legislation at all times Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the department Experience needed: Prior experience in Supply Chain/Planner/Scheduler role Capacity to operate with minimal supervision Strong IT literacy skills including MS office, especially Excel Experience with in house IT systems Confident telephone manner Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Previous experience using SAP (desirable) Benefits: Advice and editing on your current CV Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role Paid holiday Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts Chance to receive 300 for referring a friend Opportunity for progression into permanent roles Competitive rates of pay All applicants are subject to checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test and reference checks.
Aug 12, 2026
Contractor
Do you have experience in a planning/scheduling capacity? Do you consider yourself to be highly IT Literate, proactive and holding a keen eye for detail? Are you based in or around Corby? Tatas Corby works are seeking a Supply Chain Planner to assist an established team with material and production planning, liaison with internal stakeholders and maintaining an accurate database. The successful applicant will be an individual with strong IT literacy, a proactive nature and previous experience working with stakeholders of all levels. Role - Supply Chain Planner Pay - 28,000- 33,000 per annum (based upon experience) Hourly this is 14.75 - 17.39ph Location- Tata Steel, Weldon Rd, Corby NN17 5UA 100% office based with the view (after training) to offer X2 days remote working Shift pattern- Mon-Fri 07:30-15:30, 36.5 hours per week (breaks unpaid) Duration- 6 months initially with the view to extend or offer a permanent role Start - ASAP but pending the successful result of a medical, which does include a Drug and Alcohol test Responsibilities: Pre plan shipments (where possible) referencing the Master Production schedule Liaising with the production teams to ensure effective delivery of production Monitoring agreed costs against supplier invoices Using the planning tools and software systems accurately Closely working with stakeholders to maintain and exceed service standards Identifying failure against plan and deliveries and recommending resolutions accordingly Identifying potential peaks in customer demand and proposing corrective actions accordingly Supporting the Customer Service and Commercial team functions to ensure product availability and delivery Providing weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports as requested on customer and trend analysis Communicating with Production Managers on a daily basis via telephone and email Using MS Excel at an intermediate level including formulas, vlookup and pivot tables Adhering to UK Health and Safety Legislation at all times Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the department Experience needed: Prior experience in Supply Chain/Planner/Scheduler role Capacity to operate with minimal supervision Strong IT literacy skills including MS office, especially Excel Experience with in house IT systems Confident telephone manner Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Previous experience using SAP (desirable) Benefits: Advice and editing on your current CV Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role Paid holiday Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts Chance to receive 300 for referring a friend Opportunity for progression into permanent roles Competitive rates of pay All applicants are subject to checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test and reference checks.
Shift Pattern: 42 hours per week on average, working 4 shifts of 12 hours on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. You will be required to work day shift only. Contract: Permanent Additional Benefits: Company Pension and Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, Annual Discretionary Bonus Scheme, Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme, Employee Savings & Discount Scheme which grants you discounts to high street stores, gym memberships, travel and much more. Employee Assistance Programme with access to a wellbeing hub, including a 24hr GP and counselling service. Free Uniform/PPE, Free Onsite Parking, and many other benefits. 2Agriculture are offering an exciting opportunity for a HGV Driver to join the team at Stoke Ferry Mill on a permanent basis. It is a fantastic time to join 2Agriculture and play a key role in realising our ambitious growth plans. Role Profile The role of the HGV (C+E) Driver will ensure a customer focussed, effective delivery and collection of company products and raw materials in both an efficient and safe manner complying with all relevant legislation in order to deliver business objectives. As a HGV (C+E) Driver you will deliver the company's products as scheduled by the transport planner to customer premises ensuring all customer requirements are met. Following this you will discharge products in accordance with the instruction on the delivery ticket or as advised by the customer, ensuring biosecurity is adhered to at all times. You will also be required to collect raw materials as scheduled by the transport planner from farm, port or stores. Within this role you must complete daily vehicle and trailer checks for defects prior to taking the vehicle on the road to ensure it is in a roadworthy and legal condition and notify the transport team promptly of any faults disclosed by these inspections which are considered to merit immediate attention. All details of defects must be entered into the vehicle defect log. Your daily duties will include keeping the vehicle and trailer clean by steam cleaning and sanitising to ensure all hygiene requirements are met and completing all relevant documentation relating to each day's work and returning this to the transport team to ensure compliance with current road haulage legislation and company policy and procedures. You will also be required to weigh the vehicle in and out on the mill weighbridge to ensure that the vehicle is loaded as per details on the M-Tech computer system. You will consistently liaise with other operational areas to ensure the efficient flow of information whilst driving continuous improvement, proactively reviewing current methodology and opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, quality and performance. As a HGV (C+E) Driver you should perform all duties with due and constant regard for the Health and Safety of yourself, other employees, and those with whom your duties involve contact, including customers and other road users. Essential Skills and Experience Required To be successful in this role, the desired candidate should hold a valid HGV (C+E) Licence, CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card. You should have a working knowledge of Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive Legislation and be able to demonstrate strong skills and experience as an HGV (C+E) driver preferably with bulk blower experience. If you are interested in applying for the post, please send your CV and cover letter to . Please note, due to the volume of applications we will only be contacting the candidates selected for interview. Apply now to be part of a team that values S afety, T eamwork, A ccountability, R espect and S ustainability. Pay: £37,978.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Work Location: In person
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Shift Pattern: 42 hours per week on average, working 4 shifts of 12 hours on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. You will be required to work day shift only. Contract: Permanent Additional Benefits: Company Pension and Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, Annual Discretionary Bonus Scheme, Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme, Employee Savings & Discount Scheme which grants you discounts to high street stores, gym memberships, travel and much more. Employee Assistance Programme with access to a wellbeing hub, including a 24hr GP and counselling service. Free Uniform/PPE, Free Onsite Parking, and many other benefits. 2Agriculture are offering an exciting opportunity for a HGV Driver to join the team at Stoke Ferry Mill on a permanent basis. It is a fantastic time to join 2Agriculture and play a key role in realising our ambitious growth plans. Role Profile The role of the HGV (C+E) Driver will ensure a customer focussed, effective delivery and collection of company products and raw materials in both an efficient and safe manner complying with all relevant legislation in order to deliver business objectives. As a HGV (C+E) Driver you will deliver the company's products as scheduled by the transport planner to customer premises ensuring all customer requirements are met. Following this you will discharge products in accordance with the instruction on the delivery ticket or as advised by the customer, ensuring biosecurity is adhered to at all times. You will also be required to collect raw materials as scheduled by the transport planner from farm, port or stores. Within this role you must complete daily vehicle and trailer checks for defects prior to taking the vehicle on the road to ensure it is in a roadworthy and legal condition and notify the transport team promptly of any faults disclosed by these inspections which are considered to merit immediate attention. All details of defects must be entered into the vehicle defect log. Your daily duties will include keeping the vehicle and trailer clean by steam cleaning and sanitising to ensure all hygiene requirements are met and completing all relevant documentation relating to each day's work and returning this to the transport team to ensure compliance with current road haulage legislation and company policy and procedures. You will also be required to weigh the vehicle in and out on the mill weighbridge to ensure that the vehicle is loaded as per details on the M-Tech computer system. You will consistently liaise with other operational areas to ensure the efficient flow of information whilst driving continuous improvement, proactively reviewing current methodology and opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, quality and performance. As a HGV (C+E) Driver you should perform all duties with due and constant regard for the Health and Safety of yourself, other employees, and those with whom your duties involve contact, including customers and other road users. Essential Skills and Experience Required To be successful in this role, the desired candidate should hold a valid HGV (C+E) Licence, CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card. You should have a working knowledge of Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive Legislation and be able to demonstrate strong skills and experience as an HGV (C+E) driver preferably with bulk blower experience. If you are interested in applying for the post, please send your CV and cover letter to . Please note, due to the volume of applications we will only be contacting the candidates selected for interview. Apply now to be part of a team that values S afety, T eamwork, A ccountability, R espect and S ustainability. Pay: £37,978.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Work Location: In person
MRD Recruitment is currently recruiting a Materials Planner to join one of our Manufacturing clients based in Falkirk on a full-time permeant basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to play a key role in ensuring materials are available to support production while maintaining optimal inventory levels. The Role Reporting to the Materials Manager, you will be responsible for planning and managing material requirements to ensure production schedules are achieved without interruption. You will work closely with Procurement, Production, Warehousing and Suppliers to ensure the right materials are available at the right time. Key Responsibilities Plan and manage material requirements in line with the production schedule. Raise and manage purchase requisitions or purchase orders where required. Monitor inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock while minimising excess inventory. Expedite supplier deliveries to prevent production delays. Review material shortages and implement recovery plans. Maintain accurate planning parameters and material master data within the ERP/MRP system. Monitor supplier performance, including delivery accuracy and lead times. Work closely with Procurement to resolve supply issues and identify alternative solutions. Liaise daily with Production to understand changing manufacturing priorities. Analyse demand and material usage trends to improve stock availability. Participate in inventory management activities including cycle counts and stock optimisation. Produce planning reports and monitor key supply chain KPIs. Support continuous improvement initiatives across the planning function. About You To be successful in this role you will ideally have: Previous experience within a Materials Planner, Production Planner, Supply Planner or Inventory Planner role. Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong understanding of MRP/ERP planning systems. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across multiple departments. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Please apply with your CV in full confidence.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
MRD Recruitment is currently recruiting a Materials Planner to join one of our Manufacturing clients based in Falkirk on a full-time permeant basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to play a key role in ensuring materials are available to support production while maintaining optimal inventory levels. The Role Reporting to the Materials Manager, you will be responsible for planning and managing material requirements to ensure production schedules are achieved without interruption. You will work closely with Procurement, Production, Warehousing and Suppliers to ensure the right materials are available at the right time. Key Responsibilities Plan and manage material requirements in line with the production schedule. Raise and manage purchase requisitions or purchase orders where required. Monitor inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock while minimising excess inventory. Expedite supplier deliveries to prevent production delays. Review material shortages and implement recovery plans. Maintain accurate planning parameters and material master data within the ERP/MRP system. Monitor supplier performance, including delivery accuracy and lead times. Work closely with Procurement to resolve supply issues and identify alternative solutions. Liaise daily with Production to understand changing manufacturing priorities. Analyse demand and material usage trends to improve stock availability. Participate in inventory management activities including cycle counts and stock optimisation. Produce planning reports and monitor key supply chain KPIs. Support continuous improvement initiatives across the planning function. About You To be successful in this role you will ideally have: Previous experience within a Materials Planner, Production Planner, Supply Planner or Inventory Planner role. Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong understanding of MRP/ERP planning systems. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across multiple departments. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Please apply with your CV in full confidence.
We're supporting a well-established business in the search for an Inventory Planner to join its Supply Chain team. This is a varied role that will suit someone who enjoys working with data, planning stock requirements and collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure products are available when needed. You'll play a key role in balancing customer demand with inventory levels, helping to maintain excellent service while keeping stock investment under control. Key Responsibilities Monitor inventory levels against forecasts and demand trends. Plan and maintain appropriate stock levels to support customer requirements. Raise purchase orders and production orders to replenish inventory. Work closely with external manufacturing partners and suppliers to ensure materials and finished goods are delivered on time. Build strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring performance, costs and availability. Carry out regular inventory reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies. Ensure product, costing and inventory information within the ERP system remains accurate. Maintain product master data, including packaging and product information. Work alongside Sales and Marketing teams to understand upcoming product launches and promotional activity, ensuring these are reflected within inventory plans. Monitor sales forecasts and identify any potential supply risks. Support continuous improvement across supply chain planning processes. About You We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in inventory planning, supply planning, stock control or a similar supply chain role. You'll also have: Experience working within a manufacturing, distribution or supply chain environment. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions. Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with ERP systems. Experience raising purchase orders and coordinating with suppliers. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across different teams. High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Experience of ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP or Oracle would be advantageous, although not essential.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
We're supporting a well-established business in the search for an Inventory Planner to join its Supply Chain team. This is a varied role that will suit someone who enjoys working with data, planning stock requirements and collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure products are available when needed. You'll play a key role in balancing customer demand with inventory levels, helping to maintain excellent service while keeping stock investment under control. Key Responsibilities Monitor inventory levels against forecasts and demand trends. Plan and maintain appropriate stock levels to support customer requirements. Raise purchase orders and production orders to replenish inventory. Work closely with external manufacturing partners and suppliers to ensure materials and finished goods are delivered on time. Build strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring performance, costs and availability. Carry out regular inventory reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies. Ensure product, costing and inventory information within the ERP system remains accurate. Maintain product master data, including packaging and product information. Work alongside Sales and Marketing teams to understand upcoming product launches and promotional activity, ensuring these are reflected within inventory plans. Monitor sales forecasts and identify any potential supply risks. Support continuous improvement across supply chain planning processes. About You We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in inventory planning, supply planning, stock control or a similar supply chain role. You'll also have: Experience working within a manufacturing, distribution or supply chain environment. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions. Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with ERP systems. Experience raising purchase orders and coordinating with suppliers. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across different teams. High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Experience of ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP or Oracle would be advantageous, although not essential.
Installation Planner Lutterworth Salary - Circa £30,000 Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 Full Time Permanent We are looking for an experienced installation planner who has experience working on multiple projects. This is working with a rapidly expanding company that recently opened a new office and doesn't plan to stop on their way to the top. What you will be doing Maintain accurate progression records on projects - materials, additional teams, completion, subcontract work etc. Working directly with sub-contracts to confirm availability and timescale for work. Monitor plant equipment to ensure they are available for projects & off hire once completed To be considered Previous planning experience working on multiple contracts Computer literate Proactive and can use your own initiative What's On Offer? Salary Circa £30,000 DOE Down to earth work environment Career development/progression Flexible work environment How to Apply If you feel this is the perfect role for you, please send your CV in response to this advert or call the office on ask for Nathan Carlow.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Installation Planner Lutterworth Salary - Circa £30,000 Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 Full Time Permanent We are looking for an experienced installation planner who has experience working on multiple projects. This is working with a rapidly expanding company that recently opened a new office and doesn't plan to stop on their way to the top. What you will be doing Maintain accurate progression records on projects - materials, additional teams, completion, subcontract work etc. Working directly with sub-contracts to confirm availability and timescale for work. Monitor plant equipment to ensure they are available for projects & off hire once completed To be considered Previous planning experience working on multiple contracts Computer literate Proactive and can use your own initiative What's On Offer? Salary Circa £30,000 DOE Down to earth work environment Career development/progression Flexible work environment How to Apply If you feel this is the perfect role for you, please send your CV in response to this advert or call the office on ask for Nathan Carlow.
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Production Planning Manager to lead the planning and scheduling function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing production plans that maximise manufacturing efficiency, optimise inventory levels, and ensure customer orders are delivered on time and in full. Working closely with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Customer Service, the Production Planning Manager will balance demand with manufacturing capacity, ensuring the effective utilisation of people, equipment, and materials while driving continuous improvement across planning processes. This role requires a proactive leader with strong analytical skills, excellent commercial awareness, and a proven ability to manage complex production schedules within a high-volume manufacturing operation. Key Responsibilities: Production Planning & Scheduling Develop, implement, and manage short, medium, and long-term production plans aligned with customer demand and business objectives. Create detailed production schedules that optimise labour, machinery, and material utilisation. Monitor production capacity and identify constraints, implementing solutions to maximise operational efficiency. Ensure production plans are achievable while maintaining high service levels and operational flexibility. Review daily production performance and adjust schedules to minimise disruption. Coordinate production priorities across multiple manufacturing lines or facilities. Manage finite capacity planning to ensure optimum use of manufacturing resources. Demand & Supply Planning Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to review customer forecasts and order requirements. Translate sales forecasts into achievable manufacturing plans. Work closely with Procurement to ensure raw materials and components are available to support production schedules. Monitor inventory levels to balance stock availability with inventory carrying costs. Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities through accurate demand and capacity reporting. Inventory Management Maintain optimal inventory levels for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. Minimise obsolete and excess inventory through effective planning and forecasting. Identify opportunities to improve inventory turnover and working capital performance. Monitor stock accuracy and support cycle counting activities. Operational Performance Drive improvements in production schedule adherence and manufacturing efficiency. Monitor key performance indicators including: Schedule adherence On-Time In-Full (OTIF) Production attainment Inventory accuracy Capacity utilisation Forecast accuracy Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Produce regular planning reports and performance dashboards for senior management. Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop the Production Planning team. Establish clear objectives and performance measures. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration. Conduct regular performance reviews and identify development opportunities. Continuous Improvement Identify planning inefficiencies and implement process improvements. Lead planning improvement projects to reduce lead times and improve customer service. Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Standardise planning procedures and ensure best practice is followed across the business. Drive improvements in ERP planning parameters and system accuracy. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Manufacturing Managers to optimise production flow. Partner with Procurement to manage supplier constraints and material shortages. Collaborate with Engineering regarding new product introductions and engineering changes. Support Quality teams in managing production priorities relating to quality issues. Communicate effectively with Customer Service regarding delivery commitments and schedule changes. Systems & Data Management Maintain accurate planning data within ERP/MRP systems. Ensure Bills of Materials, routings, and planning parameters remain accurate. Analyse production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Develop planning reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting tools. Key Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Production Planning Manager, Planning Manager, Supply Chain Planning Manager, or Senior Production Planner within a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, forecasting, and capacity planning. Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, Epicor, or similar. Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes and lean principles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is advantageous. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership and team development capability. Qualifications Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline. APICS/CPIM, CILT, or relevant professional qualification desirable. Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification advantageous.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Production Planning Manager to lead the planning and scheduling function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing production plans that maximise manufacturing efficiency, optimise inventory levels, and ensure customer orders are delivered on time and in full. Working closely with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Customer Service, the Production Planning Manager will balance demand with manufacturing capacity, ensuring the effective utilisation of people, equipment, and materials while driving continuous improvement across planning processes. This role requires a proactive leader with strong analytical skills, excellent commercial awareness, and a proven ability to manage complex production schedules within a high-volume manufacturing operation. Key Responsibilities: Production Planning & Scheduling Develop, implement, and manage short, medium, and long-term production plans aligned with customer demand and business objectives. Create detailed production schedules that optimise labour, machinery, and material utilisation. Monitor production capacity and identify constraints, implementing solutions to maximise operational efficiency. Ensure production plans are achievable while maintaining high service levels and operational flexibility. Review daily production performance and adjust schedules to minimise disruption. Coordinate production priorities across multiple manufacturing lines or facilities. Manage finite capacity planning to ensure optimum use of manufacturing resources. Demand & Supply Planning Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to review customer forecasts and order requirements. Translate sales forecasts into achievable manufacturing plans. Work closely with Procurement to ensure raw materials and components are available to support production schedules. Monitor inventory levels to balance stock availability with inventory carrying costs. Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities through accurate demand and capacity reporting. Inventory Management Maintain optimal inventory levels for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. Minimise obsolete and excess inventory through effective planning and forecasting. Identify opportunities to improve inventory turnover and working capital performance. Monitor stock accuracy and support cycle counting activities. Operational Performance Drive improvements in production schedule adherence and manufacturing efficiency. Monitor key performance indicators including: Schedule adherence On-Time In-Full (OTIF) Production attainment Inventory accuracy Capacity utilisation Forecast accuracy Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Produce regular planning reports and performance dashboards for senior management. Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop the Production Planning team. Establish clear objectives and performance measures. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration. Conduct regular performance reviews and identify development opportunities. Continuous Improvement Identify planning inefficiencies and implement process improvements. Lead planning improvement projects to reduce lead times and improve customer service. Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Standardise planning procedures and ensure best practice is followed across the business. Drive improvements in ERP planning parameters and system accuracy. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Manufacturing Managers to optimise production flow. Partner with Procurement to manage supplier constraints and material shortages. Collaborate with Engineering regarding new product introductions and engineering changes. Support Quality teams in managing production priorities relating to quality issues. Communicate effectively with Customer Service regarding delivery commitments and schedule changes. Systems & Data Management Maintain accurate planning data within ERP/MRP systems. Ensure Bills of Materials, routings, and planning parameters remain accurate. Analyse production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Develop planning reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting tools. Key Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Production Planning Manager, Planning Manager, Supply Chain Planning Manager, or Senior Production Planner within a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, forecasting, and capacity planning. Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, Epicor, or similar. Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes and lean principles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is advantageous. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership and team development capability. Qualifications Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline. APICS/CPIM, CILT, or relevant professional qualification desirable. Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification advantageous.
Materials & Production Planner Production Scheduler Production Planning Coordinator Up to £30,000 + two Bonus Hybrid Working (Up to 2 Days from Home) Monday to Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Materials & Production Planner to join a busy manufacturing business click apply for full job details
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Materials & Production Planner Production Scheduler Production Planning Coordinator Up to £30,000 + two Bonus Hybrid Working (Up to 2 Days from Home) Monday to Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Materials & Production Planner to join a busy manufacturing business click apply for full job details
Who are Safran Landing Systems? We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair. We're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It's easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft. At Safran, we never take it for granted. Our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you're proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to Learn As part of our Spares Production team, the Spares Shop Floor Planner will take ownership of coordinating materials, machines, and manpower to ensure smooth and efficient production. If you're organised, proactive, and experienced in manufacturing planning, this could be the ideal next step in your career. You'll have opportunities to learn and progress, and with investment being made on site it's an exciting time to join our growing local team. Looking after the people who make Safran great is a priority for us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you, both in and outside of work. We value your time: We have an early finish on a Friday, giving you time to recharge. Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs. Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options. Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary. Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities. Flexibility that works for you: We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different. What will I be doing? Develop and maintain detailed shopfloor schedules to meet the Production & Master Production Schedule (MPS). Monitor production progress, identify risks or delays, and support recovery actions. Analyse short-term load vs. capacity and work with team leads to address constraints. Manage the full lifecycle of work orders, from release to completion, in the ERP system. Ensure timely availability of components and coordinate with relevant departments on shortages. Adjust plans based on non-conformances or quality issues, working closely with Quality teams. Maintain accurate planning and master data in the ERP system. Skills Required: Strong knowledge of production planning and MRP2 principles (e.g. APICS). Experience using ERP systems in a manufacturing environment, ideally SAP but not essential. Understanding of production processes and quality systems. Analytical mindset with the ability to manage priorities and solve problems quickly. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. A proactive, results-driven attitude and the ability to adapt to change. Proficiency with standard office software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.). At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role. Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Who are Safran Landing Systems? We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair. We're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It's easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft. At Safran, we never take it for granted. Our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you're proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to Learn As part of our Spares Production team, the Spares Shop Floor Planner will take ownership of coordinating materials, machines, and manpower to ensure smooth and efficient production. If you're organised, proactive, and experienced in manufacturing planning, this could be the ideal next step in your career. You'll have opportunities to learn and progress, and with investment being made on site it's an exciting time to join our growing local team. Looking after the people who make Safran great is a priority for us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you, both in and outside of work. We value your time: We have an early finish on a Friday, giving you time to recharge. Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs. Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options. Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary. Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities. Flexibility that works for you: We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different. What will I be doing? Develop and maintain detailed shopfloor schedules to meet the Production & Master Production Schedule (MPS). Monitor production progress, identify risks or delays, and support recovery actions. Analyse short-term load vs. capacity and work with team leads to address constraints. Manage the full lifecycle of work orders, from release to completion, in the ERP system. Ensure timely availability of components and coordinate with relevant departments on shortages. Adjust plans based on non-conformances or quality issues, working closely with Quality teams. Maintain accurate planning and master data in the ERP system. Skills Required: Strong knowledge of production planning and MRP2 principles (e.g. APICS). Experience using ERP systems in a manufacturing environment, ideally SAP but not essential. Understanding of production processes and quality systems. Analytical mindset with the ability to manage priorities and solve problems quickly. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. A proactive, results-driven attitude and the ability to adapt to change. Proficiency with standard office software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.). At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role. Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.
Materials & Production Planner Production Scheduler Production Planning Coordinator Up to 30,000 + two Bonus Hybrid Working (Up to 2 Days from Home) Monday to Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Materials & Production Planner to join a busy manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and analytical planner with experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or order management to play a key role in ensuring customer demand is balanced with production capacity. Working closely with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Production, Purchasing, Dispatch, Quality, and Product Engineering teams, you'll manage the short-term production plan, coordinate customer orders, and help deliver products on time while maintaining accurate planning data within the ERP system. What We Offer Salary up to 30,000 , depending on experience. Performance bonus. Hybrid working with up to 2 days per week from home . Monday to Friday working pattern. Supportive team environment. Opportunity to develop your career within a growing manufacturing business. Key Duties Manage the short-term production plan and customer order schedule within agreed planning parameters. Balance customer demand with available production capacity. Work closely with Customer Service and Supply Chain teams to review demand and confirm achievable delivery dates. Communicate production risks, delays, and schedule changes to key stakeholders. Assess capacity constraints and support bottleneck reduction and backlog management. Adjust production priorities and process daily and weekly schedule changes, including urgent orders and workload balancing. Enter and maintain customer orders accurately within the ERP system. Create and release production orders, ensuring all checks are completed before release. Monitor production shortfalls and coordinate rescheduling, lead time changes, and order closures. Respond to lead time and order enquiries via internal systems, email, and SharePoint. Prepare production documentation and escalate issues where required. Liaise with Purchasing and Dispatch regarding production and delivery commitments. Attend daily planning meetings and maintain accurate planning records and system data. Requirements GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, order management, customer service, or a similar operational environment. Experience using ERP systems with accurate data entry skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience of Fourth Shift, SAP, or similar ERP systems is advantageous. Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage complex data accurately. Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across multiple departments. Ability to work independently while managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Materials & Production Planner , Production Scheduler , Production Planning Coordinator , or Production Planner opportunity. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Materials & Production Planner Production Scheduler Production Planning Coordinator Up to 30,000 + two Bonus Hybrid Working (Up to 2 Days from Home) Monday to Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Materials & Production Planner to join a busy manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and analytical planner with experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or order management to play a key role in ensuring customer demand is balanced with production capacity. Working closely with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Production, Purchasing, Dispatch, Quality, and Product Engineering teams, you'll manage the short-term production plan, coordinate customer orders, and help deliver products on time while maintaining accurate planning data within the ERP system. What We Offer Salary up to 30,000 , depending on experience. Performance bonus. Hybrid working with up to 2 days per week from home . Monday to Friday working pattern. Supportive team environment. Opportunity to develop your career within a growing manufacturing business. Key Duties Manage the short-term production plan and customer order schedule within agreed planning parameters. Balance customer demand with available production capacity. Work closely with Customer Service and Supply Chain teams to review demand and confirm achievable delivery dates. Communicate production risks, delays, and schedule changes to key stakeholders. Assess capacity constraints and support bottleneck reduction and backlog management. Adjust production priorities and process daily and weekly schedule changes, including urgent orders and workload balancing. Enter and maintain customer orders accurately within the ERP system. Create and release production orders, ensuring all checks are completed before release. Monitor production shortfalls and coordinate rescheduling, lead time changes, and order closures. Respond to lead time and order enquiries via internal systems, email, and SharePoint. Prepare production documentation and escalate issues where required. Liaise with Purchasing and Dispatch regarding production and delivery commitments. Attend daily planning meetings and maintain accurate planning records and system data. Requirements GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, order management, customer service, or a similar operational environment. Experience using ERP systems with accurate data entry skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience of Fourth Shift, SAP, or similar ERP systems is advantageous. Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage complex data accurately. Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across multiple departments. Ability to work independently while managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Materials & Production Planner , Production Scheduler , Production Planning Coordinator , or Production Planner opportunity. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Landscape Architect, Exeter, £35k - 45k DOE This could also be based from the Plymouth or Cornwall offices. If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Sophie Randle at RGB Recruitment ASAP! A well established multidisciplinary practice is looking to recruit a Landscape Architect to join its growing team, with the flexibility to be based from either its Exeter, Plymouth or Cornwall office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a broad range of landscape and masterplanning projects, becoming part of a friendly and experienced team where your ideas and input will genuinely be valued. The role offers the chance to work closely alongside architects, urban designers and planners on projects that range from early feasibility through to detailed design and delivery. They're ideally looking for someone with previous masterplanning experience and, whilst chartership would be advantageous, they are also keen to hear from experienced Landscape Architects who are working towards this. Role & Responsibilities Lead and contribute to landscape design and masterplanning projects Prepare landscape proposals from concept through to detailed design Work collaboratively with architects, urban designers and the wider multidisciplinary team Produce high quality reports, drawings and presentation material Attend client meetings, workshops and site visits Contribute to landscape planning, public realm and placemaking projects Support the delivery of sustainable and environmentally sensitive design solutions Requirements Degree qualified in Landscape Architecture Chartered (CMLI) preferred, although experienced Landscape Architects working towards chartership will also be considered Experience working on landscape design and/or masterplanning projects Strong design, communication and presentation skills Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment Full UK Driving Licence You'll be joining a highly respected practice with over 30 years' experience delivering architecture, urban design, landscape architecture and masterplanning projects throughout the UK. The practice offers genuine career progression, a collaborative culture and the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that positively shape communities and create sustainable places.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Landscape Architect, Exeter, £35k - 45k DOE This could also be based from the Plymouth or Cornwall offices. If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Sophie Randle at RGB Recruitment ASAP! A well established multidisciplinary practice is looking to recruit a Landscape Architect to join its growing team, with the flexibility to be based from either its Exeter, Plymouth or Cornwall office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a broad range of landscape and masterplanning projects, becoming part of a friendly and experienced team where your ideas and input will genuinely be valued. The role offers the chance to work closely alongside architects, urban designers and planners on projects that range from early feasibility through to detailed design and delivery. They're ideally looking for someone with previous masterplanning experience and, whilst chartership would be advantageous, they are also keen to hear from experienced Landscape Architects who are working towards this. Role & Responsibilities Lead and contribute to landscape design and masterplanning projects Prepare landscape proposals from concept through to detailed design Work collaboratively with architects, urban designers and the wider multidisciplinary team Produce high quality reports, drawings and presentation material Attend client meetings, workshops and site visits Contribute to landscape planning, public realm and placemaking projects Support the delivery of sustainable and environmentally sensitive design solutions Requirements Degree qualified in Landscape Architecture Chartered (CMLI) preferred, although experienced Landscape Architects working towards chartership will also be considered Experience working on landscape design and/or masterplanning projects Strong design, communication and presentation skills Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment Full UK Driving Licence You'll be joining a highly respected practice with over 30 years' experience delivering architecture, urban design, landscape architecture and masterplanning projects throughout the UK. The practice offers genuine career progression, a collaborative culture and the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that positively shape communities and create sustainable places.
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Planner with strong SAP and production planning experience? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced engineering environment where your planning expertise directly contributes to the successful delivery of cutting-edge defence programmes? We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Planner to join a leading defence engineering organisation based in Ampthill. Working within the Special Projects business area, you'll play a key role in developing and maintaining robust production plans that support the manufacture of hardware for innovative development programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of defence manufacturing, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure production schedules, materials and resources are aligned to programme requirements. The Role As a Manufacturing Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that support manufacturing activities across a range of Special Projects programmes. Key responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining daily, weekly and fortnightly production plans to support manufacturing operations. Managing SAP demand planning activities from cradle to grave for development projects. Raising and managing production orders within SAP. Planning and managing material requirements across multiple programmes. Monitoring machine and labour capacity to ensure manufacturing requirements can be met. Supporting project teams by providing capacity forecasts and planning information during programme delivery and bid activities. Managing Lines of Balance (LOB) and Areas of Operation (AOL) across assigned projects. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production Operations and Team Leads to coordinate resource availability. Analysing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to ensure production plans remain aligned with programme milestones. Identifying planning risks and implementing effective solutions to maintain delivery schedules. Collaborating with stakeholders across manufacturing, projects and supply chain functions to ensure successful programme execution. Essential Skills & Experience Strong knowledge and experience of SAP Production Planning and Material Control processes. Proven experience in production planning, capacity planning and resource management within a manufacturing environment. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs. Experience interpreting and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to analyse data and proactively manage production planning risks. Experience working closely with manufacturing and production teams. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience managing subcontractor orders and external manufacturing suppliers. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project. Experience supporting development, prototype or low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing programmes. Knowledge of aerospace, defence or advanced engineering manufacturing environments. Understanding of Line of Balance (LOB) planning methodologies. Working Arrangements Based on-site in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. Flexible 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday). Working within a collaborative production planning team supporting complex defence programmes. Security Requirements BPSS clearance is required to commence employment. Candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). What's on Offer? Fixed-term contract running until the end of May 2027. Flexible 4-day working week. Opportunity to support cutting-edge defence manufacturing programmes. Exposure to advanced production planning and material control activities. Collaborative and supportive engineering environment with excellent career development opportunities. This role would suit an experienced Manufacturing Planner, Production Planner or Material Planner with strong SAP experience who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working closely with engineering and production teams to deliver high-quality results. Apply today by submitting your CV and a member of our Defence recruitment team will be in touch.
Aug 10, 2026
Contractor
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Planner with strong SAP and production planning experience? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced engineering environment where your planning expertise directly contributes to the successful delivery of cutting-edge defence programmes? We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Planner to join a leading defence engineering organisation based in Ampthill. Working within the Special Projects business area, you'll play a key role in developing and maintaining robust production plans that support the manufacture of hardware for innovative development programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of defence manufacturing, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure production schedules, materials and resources are aligned to programme requirements. The Role As a Manufacturing Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that support manufacturing activities across a range of Special Projects programmes. Key responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining daily, weekly and fortnightly production plans to support manufacturing operations. Managing SAP demand planning activities from cradle to grave for development projects. Raising and managing production orders within SAP. Planning and managing material requirements across multiple programmes. Monitoring machine and labour capacity to ensure manufacturing requirements can be met. Supporting project teams by providing capacity forecasts and planning information during programme delivery and bid activities. Managing Lines of Balance (LOB) and Areas of Operation (AOL) across assigned projects. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production Operations and Team Leads to coordinate resource availability. Analysing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to ensure production plans remain aligned with programme milestones. Identifying planning risks and implementing effective solutions to maintain delivery schedules. Collaborating with stakeholders across manufacturing, projects and supply chain functions to ensure successful programme execution. Essential Skills & Experience Strong knowledge and experience of SAP Production Planning and Material Control processes. Proven experience in production planning, capacity planning and resource management within a manufacturing environment. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs. Experience interpreting and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to analyse data and proactively manage production planning risks. Experience working closely with manufacturing and production teams. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience managing subcontractor orders and external manufacturing suppliers. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project. Experience supporting development, prototype or low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing programmes. Knowledge of aerospace, defence or advanced engineering manufacturing environments. Understanding of Line of Balance (LOB) planning methodologies. Working Arrangements Based on-site in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. Flexible 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday). Working within a collaborative production planning team supporting complex defence programmes. Security Requirements BPSS clearance is required to commence employment. Candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). What's on Offer? Fixed-term contract running until the end of May 2027. Flexible 4-day working week. Opportunity to support cutting-edge defence manufacturing programmes. Exposure to advanced production planning and material control activities. Collaborative and supportive engineering environment with excellent career development opportunities. This role would suit an experienced Manufacturing Planner, Production Planner or Material Planner with strong SAP experience who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working closely with engineering and production teams to deliver high-quality results. Apply today by submitting your CV and a member of our Defence recruitment team will be in touch.
At Bensons for Beds we believe everyone deserves the best night's sleep. As part of our Commercial team, you'll play a key role in delivering effective and efficient customer-focused store environments by planning store layouts, developing our space planning principles and supporting our property and store teams with delivery of amazing store environments in a timely and effective manner. Your Purpose You will develop and maintain store plans and layouts, support store openings, refits and relocations, and work with colleagues across Commercial, Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising and Supply Chain to optimise space utilisation and create consistent, on-brand customer experiences. What You'll Be Doing Key Responsibilities Commercial Ranging & Space Optimization Analyze store-level and product performance to create precise product range plans and establish store grading. Tailor product ranges to ensure showrooms deliver a balanced, commercial choice for customers that reflects ongoing sales trends. Track and report on Sales per Square Foot and Profit per Square Foot at both the category and individual product level. Identify underperforming display spaces or ranges and propose layout or product swaps to drive conversion. Review heat-mapping data to identify cold spots on the showroom floor and optimize the customer journey. Project Delivery & Store Execution Support store refits, relocations, and new openings by preparing detailed store product range plans and ordering required stock. Carry out regular store surveys to assess space utilization and ensure compliance with company display standards. Maintain the asset register for in-store product merchandising and support the clearance ordering and allocation process. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with the Commercial Team to understand upcoming ranges and advise on physical store capacity constraints before orders are finalized. Work closely with Retail Area Managers and Store Managers to gather qualitative feedback on product ranging and local market nuances. Coordinate with Marketing and Visual Merchandising (VM) to ensure point-of-sale (POS) materials align seamlessly with the macro space plan. Collaborate with VM and Buying to ensure product pairings (e.g., Mattress and Bed Base), adjacencies, and planograms are reflected in store layouts to maximize sales and customer flow. Reporting, Strategy & Leadership Prepare clear reports to communicate proposals and changes to stakeholders, including accurate cost and timeline estimates. Contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at standardizing planning processes and improving overall departmental efficiency. Create and manage a bi-annual space planning process to ensure optimisation of our opportunity with store space Manage and develop the branch merchandiser, fostering a high-performing and commercially focused team environment. What You Bring to the Sleepover Essential Skills & Experience: Relevant Experience: Previous experience in space planning, branch merchandising, or macro space allocation, ideally within large-format retail (such as furniture, homewares, or DIY). Commercial Acumen: A deep understanding of retail metrics, particularly yield, space elasticity, and conversion rates. Analytical Skills: Strong Excel and analytical capabilities for in-depth commercial data analysis. Spatial Awareness: A keen eye for 3D environments and a solid understanding of how customers physically interact with large products on the shop floor. Organization: Strong attention to detail paired with an organized, methodical approach to documentation and record-keeping. Communication: Effective communication skills with the proven ability to present proposals to non-technical colleagues and manage stakeholder relationships smoothly. Project Management: The ability to work agilely across multiple projects, prioritize a demanding workload, and consistently meet deadlines. Here's What You Get: Employee discount scheme for Bensons products (up to 50% off) Competitive pension scheme - provided by Legal & General Life Assurance and Income Protection Medicash - cashback options for health and wellbeing services Access to Retail Trust services for support and guidance Annual leave buy & sell scheme and enhanced family leave Learning and development programmes and clear progression pathways Hybrid working to support work-life balance ( qualifying periods and terms apply) Ready to shape our stores and create great customer spaces? Apply today to join a team where your planning helps deliver the best night's sleep-every night.
Aug 09, 2026
Full time
At Bensons for Beds we believe everyone deserves the best night's sleep. As part of our Commercial team, you'll play a key role in delivering effective and efficient customer-focused store environments by planning store layouts, developing our space planning principles and supporting our property and store teams with delivery of amazing store environments in a timely and effective manner. Your Purpose You will develop and maintain store plans and layouts, support store openings, refits and relocations, and work with colleagues across Commercial, Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising and Supply Chain to optimise space utilisation and create consistent, on-brand customer experiences. What You'll Be Doing Key Responsibilities Commercial Ranging & Space Optimization Analyze store-level and product performance to create precise product range plans and establish store grading. Tailor product ranges to ensure showrooms deliver a balanced, commercial choice for customers that reflects ongoing sales trends. Track and report on Sales per Square Foot and Profit per Square Foot at both the category and individual product level. Identify underperforming display spaces or ranges and propose layout or product swaps to drive conversion. Review heat-mapping data to identify cold spots on the showroom floor and optimize the customer journey. Project Delivery & Store Execution Support store refits, relocations, and new openings by preparing detailed store product range plans and ordering required stock. Carry out regular store surveys to assess space utilization and ensure compliance with company display standards. Maintain the asset register for in-store product merchandising and support the clearance ordering and allocation process. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with the Commercial Team to understand upcoming ranges and advise on physical store capacity constraints before orders are finalized. Work closely with Retail Area Managers and Store Managers to gather qualitative feedback on product ranging and local market nuances. Coordinate with Marketing and Visual Merchandising (VM) to ensure point-of-sale (POS) materials align seamlessly with the macro space plan. Collaborate with VM and Buying to ensure product pairings (e.g., Mattress and Bed Base), adjacencies, and planograms are reflected in store layouts to maximize sales and customer flow. Reporting, Strategy & Leadership Prepare clear reports to communicate proposals and changes to stakeholders, including accurate cost and timeline estimates. Contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at standardizing planning processes and improving overall departmental efficiency. Create and manage a bi-annual space planning process to ensure optimisation of our opportunity with store space Manage and develop the branch merchandiser, fostering a high-performing and commercially focused team environment. What You Bring to the Sleepover Essential Skills & Experience: Relevant Experience: Previous experience in space planning, branch merchandising, or macro space allocation, ideally within large-format retail (such as furniture, homewares, or DIY). Commercial Acumen: A deep understanding of retail metrics, particularly yield, space elasticity, and conversion rates. Analytical Skills: Strong Excel and analytical capabilities for in-depth commercial data analysis. Spatial Awareness: A keen eye for 3D environments and a solid understanding of how customers physically interact with large products on the shop floor. Organization: Strong attention to detail paired with an organized, methodical approach to documentation and record-keeping. Communication: Effective communication skills with the proven ability to present proposals to non-technical colleagues and manage stakeholder relationships smoothly. Project Management: The ability to work agilely across multiple projects, prioritize a demanding workload, and consistently meet deadlines. Here's What You Get: Employee discount scheme for Bensons products (up to 50% off) Competitive pension scheme - provided by Legal & General Life Assurance and Income Protection Medicash - cashback options for health and wellbeing services Access to Retail Trust services for support and guidance Annual leave buy & sell scheme and enhanced family leave Learning and development programmes and clear progression pathways Hybrid working to support work-life balance ( qualifying periods and terms apply) Ready to shape our stores and create great customer spaces? Apply today to join a team where your planning helps deliver the best night's sleep-every night.
Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, matched pension scheme, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Greencore Desserts Newark, Jessop Way, NG24 2ER Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: 4on 4off Days - 05:30am-17:30pm Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Our site in Newark, Nottinghamshire, specialises in producing a range of chilled desserts, including trifles, cream cakes, and choux pastries. The site employs over 1,800 people and operates in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. As Senior Planner, you will support the day to day management of the planning team for Greencore . This should include demand management, finite scheduling & capacity management, labour & materials forecasting and maintenance of planning systems. What you'll be doing Ensure that 100% customer service is maintained at minimum cost. Ensure customer service levels are maintained internally to the warehouse and externally to customer. Support the planning team with delivering a short-term accurate forecast of demand, production, capacities and labour - highlighting any concerns with capacity or efficiencies. Communicate accurate and timely information to the business and customers. Cultivate relationships with all key external and internal stakeholders to the supply chain function. Determine finished goods and base inventory levels and replenishment rules minimising product and material disposals. Conduct seasonal / promotional reviews of production schemes and stock holding to optimise production activity and daily/weekly volumes. Control waste levels by challenging operational performance to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Analyse and report on financial impact of factory efficiencies and variances. Confident to approach customers to align short term numbers to minimise waste or risk to service. Ensure planning systems are maintained to the highest standards and represent the business on new planning system initiatives. Develop and retain a cohesive and effective Planning team to deliver rota's planning cover over all manufacturing operations. Complete appraisals and PDD's for each member. What we're looking for Good communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with team members, operations, and external customers when necessary. Good organisational skills, capacity to organize tasks, resources, and timelines. Problem solving skills, the capability to identify issues and develop effective solutions to overcome challenges. Good analytical and numerical capabilities. Well-developed communication and management skills with confidence to influence at all business levels High degree of confidence with IT Systems alongside strong software proficiency - specifically with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Flexible approach to work and hours including weekend working. Previous people management experience. Experience of working within a fast-paced organisation and has demonstrated the ability to make accurate decisions quickly. IT/Planning systems development experience. Experience of working within a manufacturing environment, not necessarily in Food. Previous experience in a planning / production / continuous improvement role. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Matched Pension Scheme Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career. Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Salary: Competitive salary Benefits: Company share save scheme, matched pension scheme, Life insurance up to 4x salary Location: Greencore Desserts Newark, Jessop Way, NG24 2ER Ways of Working: Site Based Hours of work: 4on 4off Days - 05:30am-17:30pm Contract Type: Permanent Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Our site in Newark, Nottinghamshire, specialises in producing a range of chilled desserts, including trifles, cream cakes, and choux pastries. The site employs over 1,800 people and operates in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. As Senior Planner, you will support the day to day management of the planning team for Greencore . This should include demand management, finite scheduling & capacity management, labour & materials forecasting and maintenance of planning systems. What you'll be doing Ensure that 100% customer service is maintained at minimum cost. Ensure customer service levels are maintained internally to the warehouse and externally to customer. Support the planning team with delivering a short-term accurate forecast of demand, production, capacities and labour - highlighting any concerns with capacity or efficiencies. Communicate accurate and timely information to the business and customers. Cultivate relationships with all key external and internal stakeholders to the supply chain function. Determine finished goods and base inventory levels and replenishment rules minimising product and material disposals. Conduct seasonal / promotional reviews of production schemes and stock holding to optimise production activity and daily/weekly volumes. Control waste levels by challenging operational performance to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Analyse and report on financial impact of factory efficiencies and variances. Confident to approach customers to align short term numbers to minimise waste or risk to service. Ensure planning systems are maintained to the highest standards and represent the business on new planning system initiatives. Develop and retain a cohesive and effective Planning team to deliver rota's planning cover over all manufacturing operations. Complete appraisals and PDD's for each member. What we're looking for Good communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with team members, operations, and external customers when necessary. Good organisational skills, capacity to organize tasks, resources, and timelines. Problem solving skills, the capability to identify issues and develop effective solutions to overcome challenges. Good analytical and numerical capabilities. Well-developed communication and management skills with confidence to influence at all business levels High degree of confidence with IT Systems alongside strong software proficiency - specifically with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Flexible approach to work and hours including weekend working. Previous people management experience. Experience of working within a fast-paced organisation and has demonstrated the ability to make accurate decisions quickly. IT/Planning systems development experience. Experience of working within a manufacturing environment, not necessarily in Food. Previous experience in a planning / production / continuous improvement role. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Matched Pension Scheme Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career. Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.
Job Description About the Role The Intercompany Buyer/Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating material movements between NOV manufacturing locations to ensure products are available to meet customer demand while maintaining optimal inventory levels. This role supports business continuity by balancing supply, demand, and inventory across internal suppliers. Working closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Materials teams, you will monitor demand forecasts, manage intercompany orders, resolve supply constraints, and contribute to maintaining high service levels across the business. About NOV NOV delivers technology-driven equipment, systems, services, and software solutions supporting energy production and industrial operations worldwide. Through our global manufacturing and supply chain network, we help customers improve safety, efficiency, reliability, and operational performance. What We Offer At NOV, you'll become part of a collaborative global organisation where continuous improvement, innovation, and teamwork drive our success. We offer opportunities for professional development, exposure to international supply chain operations, and the chance to make a measurable impact on operational performance within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Diversity & Inclusion At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. About Us Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success. We Power the Industry that Powers the World Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future. Global Family We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. Purposeful Innovation Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better. Service Above All This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget. About the Team
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Job Description About the Role The Intercompany Buyer/Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating material movements between NOV manufacturing locations to ensure products are available to meet customer demand while maintaining optimal inventory levels. This role supports business continuity by balancing supply, demand, and inventory across internal suppliers. Working closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Materials teams, you will monitor demand forecasts, manage intercompany orders, resolve supply constraints, and contribute to maintaining high service levels across the business. About NOV NOV delivers technology-driven equipment, systems, services, and software solutions supporting energy production and industrial operations worldwide. Through our global manufacturing and supply chain network, we help customers improve safety, efficiency, reliability, and operational performance. What We Offer At NOV, you'll become part of a collaborative global organisation where continuous improvement, innovation, and teamwork drive our success. We offer opportunities for professional development, exposure to international supply chain operations, and the chance to make a measurable impact on operational performance within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Diversity & Inclusion At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. About Us Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success. We Power the Industry that Powers the World Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future. Global Family We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. Purposeful Innovation Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better. Service Above All This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget. About the Team
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a UK & Europe Corporate Communications Lead to join our growing team. The UK & Europe Corporate Communications Lead is responsible for corporate positioning, building the external and internal reputation of the company as a global information and insights business that makes trust possible in global commerce. The role leads crisis/incident work and develops and implements insights- and issues-based campaign activity, alongside UK & Europe internal communications and selected client communications that impact corporate reputation. The role reports to and works with the Senior Director of Communications in Europe, Africa and Asia to deliver work originated both in-region and also at an Enterprise level. They are a member of the Corporate Affairs & Communications team globally, and work closely with the Global Brand Management & Marketing team (which houses the global Enterprise press office function). They have a dotted reporting line to the Head of Marketing for the UK. Day to Day You'll Be: Develop and maintain UK & Spain (Europe) PR strategy and ensure aligned to wider international and global frameworks/processes Plan and coordinate activity around key topics and issues, bringing together business-wide campaigns that focus on regulatory and industry specific change Support wider corporate, and communications (and marketing) strategy, including but not limited to product announcements, research insights/thought leadership, wider brand building activity, partner and employer of choice programs Communicating our corporate comms strategy, messaging, content and importantly measurement to key stakeholders and ensuring alignment Manage PR agencies in-region (which supports corporate, B2B and consumer work as needed) and other suppliers (e.g. monitoring and licensing) Identify and coach on best practice interview procedure/technique with key senior spokespeople for corporate media opportunities (arranging external media training where required) Develop junior talent (providing coaching to direct reports and mentoring support across wider Corporate Affairs and Communications function) Be flexible and work across wider communication projects and activities as required Report KPI and evaluation metrics in-region and internationally as required (ensuring activity aligned to achieving wider business strategic goals) Maintain core materials necessary for the delivery of the ongoing corporate programme (e.g. overall strategy, tactical/activity planners, key message and briefing documents, media contact lists, issues trackers, capacity planning etc.) Strong media awareness - opportunity spotting and providing insight to the wider business are key to this role (develop wider insight and feedback tools, including competitor tracking) Be a key member of the crisis/incident communications team/DIRT (Data Incident Response Team) Advise on wider related communication matters (speeches/events etc.) and provide ad-hoc 'consultancy' advice directly to senior team and wider Group functions as required Support for priority client communications that impact our corporate reputation Manage the in-region internal communications program, working closely with the Director of International Internal Communications Enable wider internal and external stakeholder outreach as required, facilitating wider knowledge sharing and coordination for key initiatives Essential Skills & Experience: Strong stakeholder management Collaboration + relationship building Quick assimilation of complicated and technical information Highly developed creativity Highly analytical and numerate Ability to multi-task Communication and influence Wider horizon planning Strong media knowledge Well organised self-starter Project management Wider experience of combined campaigning (especially in relation to public affairs) Knowledge of wider marketing disciplines (including social media) Degree educated & relevant professional training Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed) Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance. Find out more about Life At TU UK: (url removed) is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. TransUnion Job Title Manager I, Public Relations
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a UK & Europe Corporate Communications Lead to join our growing team. The UK & Europe Corporate Communications Lead is responsible for corporate positioning, building the external and internal reputation of the company as a global information and insights business that makes trust possible in global commerce. The role leads crisis/incident work and develops and implements insights- and issues-based campaign activity, alongside UK & Europe internal communications and selected client communications that impact corporate reputation. The role reports to and works with the Senior Director of Communications in Europe, Africa and Asia to deliver work originated both in-region and also at an Enterprise level. They are a member of the Corporate Affairs & Communications team globally, and work closely with the Global Brand Management & Marketing team (which houses the global Enterprise press office function). They have a dotted reporting line to the Head of Marketing for the UK. Day to Day You'll Be: Develop and maintain UK & Spain (Europe) PR strategy and ensure aligned to wider international and global frameworks/processes Plan and coordinate activity around key topics and issues, bringing together business-wide campaigns that focus on regulatory and industry specific change Support wider corporate, and communications (and marketing) strategy, including but not limited to product announcements, research insights/thought leadership, wider brand building activity, partner and employer of choice programs Communicating our corporate comms strategy, messaging, content and importantly measurement to key stakeholders and ensuring alignment Manage PR agencies in-region (which supports corporate, B2B and consumer work as needed) and other suppliers (e.g. monitoring and licensing) Identify and coach on best practice interview procedure/technique with key senior spokespeople for corporate media opportunities (arranging external media training where required) Develop junior talent (providing coaching to direct reports and mentoring support across wider Corporate Affairs and Communications function) Be flexible and work across wider communication projects and activities as required Report KPI and evaluation metrics in-region and internationally as required (ensuring activity aligned to achieving wider business strategic goals) Maintain core materials necessary for the delivery of the ongoing corporate programme (e.g. overall strategy, tactical/activity planners, key message and briefing documents, media contact lists, issues trackers, capacity planning etc.) Strong media awareness - opportunity spotting and providing insight to the wider business are key to this role (develop wider insight and feedback tools, including competitor tracking) Be a key member of the crisis/incident communications team/DIRT (Data Incident Response Team) Advise on wider related communication matters (speeches/events etc.) and provide ad-hoc 'consultancy' advice directly to senior team and wider Group functions as required Support for priority client communications that impact our corporate reputation Manage the in-region internal communications program, working closely with the Director of International Internal Communications Enable wider internal and external stakeholder outreach as required, facilitating wider knowledge sharing and coordination for key initiatives Essential Skills & Experience: Strong stakeholder management Collaboration + relationship building Quick assimilation of complicated and technical information Highly developed creativity Highly analytical and numerate Ability to multi-task Communication and influence Wider horizon planning Strong media knowledge Well organised self-starter Project management Wider experience of combined campaigning (especially in relation to public affairs) Knowledge of wider marketing disciplines (including social media) Degree educated & relevant professional training Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed) Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance. Find out more about Life At TU UK: (url removed) is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. TransUnion Job Title Manager I, Public Relations
For over two decades, our client has built a reputation as a go-to ingredients partner for well-known names across the food industry, helping brands create dishes that genuinely stand out to today's consumers. We're looking for a detail-oriented Materials Planner to join this growing food manufacturing business, supporting both New Product Development and site-wide packaging purchasing. Key Responsibilities: -Materials planning across the site -Managing the purchasing of materials for the New Product Development team, ensuring the right supplier is found, at the right price, first time -Reporting on waste and leading waste meetings -Responsible for supplier scorecards - ensuring deliveries are made on time and in full, while monitoring supplier performance -Purchasing packaging for the site -Administration and maintenance of supplier contracts -Providing cover for the wider Planning Team as and when required Requirements: -A minimum of two years' experience in materials planning -Experience of working in the food industry would be beneficial -Strong Excel skills -Experience working with MRP systems (M3 would be preferred) -Confident in dealing with both internal and external stakeholders Benefits: -A competitive salary -A supportive management team with an open-door policy -Contributory pension -Access to an Employee Assistance Programme -Access to a discounts platform offering savings at many high street stores -Regular team lunches, Christmas hampers, and team-building events -Opportunities to develop through recognised training courses -Opportunities to progress, with a promote-from-within culture -Close to good transport links People are at the heart of how they operate - ideas are welcomed from every corner of the business, and a genuinely inclusive, respectful culture runs through how they treat both their teams and the customers they work with. It's a workplace that looks after its people, with regular staff recognition and food-focused events throughout the year. Hard work doesn't go unnoticed here, and colleagues are encouraged to grow alongside a business that takes real pride in the quality of what it produces. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, values-driven business at the heart of the food industry. Apply now to find out more. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
For over two decades, our client has built a reputation as a go-to ingredients partner for well-known names across the food industry, helping brands create dishes that genuinely stand out to today's consumers. We're looking for a detail-oriented Materials Planner to join this growing food manufacturing business, supporting both New Product Development and site-wide packaging purchasing. Key Responsibilities: -Materials planning across the site -Managing the purchasing of materials for the New Product Development team, ensuring the right supplier is found, at the right price, first time -Reporting on waste and leading waste meetings -Responsible for supplier scorecards - ensuring deliveries are made on time and in full, while monitoring supplier performance -Purchasing packaging for the site -Administration and maintenance of supplier contracts -Providing cover for the wider Planning Team as and when required Requirements: -A minimum of two years' experience in materials planning -Experience of working in the food industry would be beneficial -Strong Excel skills -Experience working with MRP systems (M3 would be preferred) -Confident in dealing with both internal and external stakeholders Benefits: -A competitive salary -A supportive management team with an open-door policy -Contributory pension -Access to an Employee Assistance Programme -Access to a discounts platform offering savings at many high street stores -Regular team lunches, Christmas hampers, and team-building events -Opportunities to develop through recognised training courses -Opportunities to progress, with a promote-from-within culture -Close to good transport links People are at the heart of how they operate - ideas are welcomed from every corner of the business, and a genuinely inclusive, respectful culture runs through how they treat both their teams and the customers they work with. It's a workplace that looks after its people, with regular staff recognition and food-focused events throughout the year. Hard work doesn't go unnoticed here, and colleagues are encouraged to grow alongside a business that takes real pride in the quality of what it produces. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, values-driven business at the heart of the food industry. Apply now to find out more. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Repairs Planner / Scheduler - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance Full-Time, permanent Based in Winchester £28,000 - £30,000 per annum DOE Are you an experienced Repairs Planner? If so, we may be able to help you! Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find an experienced and proactive Repairs Planner / Scheduler to join their team, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing. This is a full time, permanent position based in Winchester. For this role, you must have experience as a Planner / Scheduler working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL (Social Landlord), along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also have experience of using a repairs and maintenance software. Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities: Managing calls on system Managing operatives diaries General administration Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked Work towards individual and client KPI's Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works Tracking and monitoring to completion Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules Organisation of external supply companies Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and trades You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. If you are interested please apply online now!
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Repairs Planner / Scheduler - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance Full-Time, permanent Based in Winchester £28,000 - £30,000 per annum DOE Are you an experienced Repairs Planner? If so, we may be able to help you! Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find an experienced and proactive Repairs Planner / Scheduler to join their team, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing. This is a full time, permanent position based in Winchester. For this role, you must have experience as a Planner / Scheduler working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL (Social Landlord), along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also have experience of using a repairs and maintenance software. Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities: Managing calls on system Managing operatives diaries General administration Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked Work towards individual and client KPI's Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works Tracking and monitoring to completion Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules Organisation of external supply companies Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and trades You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. If you are interested please apply online now!
Materials & Production Planner Production Scheduler Production Planning Coordinator Up to 30,000 + two Bonus Hybrid Working (Up to 2 Days from Home) Monday to Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Materials & Production Planner to join a busy manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and analytical planner with experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or order management to play a key role in ensuring customer demand is balanced with production capacity. Working closely with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Production, Purchasing, Dispatch, Quality, and Product Engineering teams, you'll manage the short-term production plan, coordinate customer orders, and help deliver products on time while maintaining accurate planning data within the ERP system. What We Offer Salary up to 30,000 , depending on experience. Performance bonus. Hybrid working with up to 2 days per week from home . Monday to Friday working pattern. Supportive team environment. Opportunity to develop your career within a growing manufacturing business. Key Duties Manage the short-term production plan and customer order schedule within agreed planning parameters. Balance customer demand with available production capacity. Work closely with Customer Service and Supply Chain teams to review demand and confirm achievable delivery dates. Communicate production risks, delays, and schedule changes to key stakeholders. Assess capacity constraints and support bottleneck reduction and backlog management. Adjust production priorities and process daily and weekly schedule changes, including urgent orders and workload balancing. Enter and maintain customer orders accurately within the ERP system. Create and release production orders, ensuring all checks are completed before release. Monitor production shortfalls and coordinate rescheduling, lead time changes, and order closures. Respond to lead time and order enquiries via internal systems, email, and SharePoint. Prepare production documentation and escalate issues where required. Liaise with Purchasing and Dispatch regarding production and delivery commitments. Attend daily planning meetings and maintain accurate planning records and system data. Requirements GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, order management, customer service, or a similar operational environment. Experience using ERP systems with accurate data entry skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience of Fourth Shift, SAP, or similar ERP systems is advantageous. Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage complex data accurately. Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across multiple departments. Ability to work independently while managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Materials & Production Planner , Production Scheduler , Production Planning Coordinator , or Production Planner opportunity. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Materials & Production Planner Production Scheduler Production Planning Coordinator Up to 30,000 + two Bonus Hybrid Working (Up to 2 Days from Home) Monday to Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Materials & Production Planner to join a busy manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and analytical planner with experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or order management to play a key role in ensuring customer demand is balanced with production capacity. Working closely with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Production, Purchasing, Dispatch, Quality, and Product Engineering teams, you'll manage the short-term production plan, coordinate customer orders, and help deliver products on time while maintaining accurate planning data within the ERP system. What We Offer Salary up to 30,000 , depending on experience. Performance bonus. Hybrid working with up to 2 days per week from home . Monday to Friday working pattern. Supportive team environment. Opportunity to develop your career within a growing manufacturing business. Key Duties Manage the short-term production plan and customer order schedule within agreed planning parameters. Balance customer demand with available production capacity. Work closely with Customer Service and Supply Chain teams to review demand and confirm achievable delivery dates. Communicate production risks, delays, and schedule changes to key stakeholders. Assess capacity constraints and support bottleneck reduction and backlog management. Adjust production priorities and process daily and weekly schedule changes, including urgent orders and workload balancing. Enter and maintain customer orders accurately within the ERP system. Create and release production orders, ensuring all checks are completed before release. Monitor production shortfalls and coordinate rescheduling, lead time changes, and order closures. Respond to lead time and order enquiries via internal systems, email, and SharePoint. Prepare production documentation and escalate issues where required. Liaise with Purchasing and Dispatch regarding production and delivery commitments. Attend daily planning meetings and maintain accurate planning records and system data. Requirements GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, order management, customer service, or a similar operational environment. Experience using ERP systems with accurate data entry skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience of Fourth Shift, SAP, or similar ERP systems is advantageous. Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage complex data accurately. Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across multiple departments. Ability to work independently while managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Materials & Production Planner , Production Scheduler , Production Planning Coordinator , or Production Planner opportunity. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Howells Solutions Limited
Kingston Upon Thames, London
Repairs Planner / Scheduler - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance Full-Time, temporary (3 months with the potential to extend) Based in Kingston-upon-Thames 13.46 per hour, 40 hour week Are you an experienced Planner and Customer Service Provider? If so, we may be able to help you! Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find an experienced and proactive Repairs Planner / Scheduler to join their team, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing. This roles is a full time, ongoing temporary position (around 3 months with the potential to extend), based in Kingston-upon-Thames. For this role, you must have experience as a Planner / Scheduler working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL (Social Landlord), along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also have experience of using a repairs and maintenance software. Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities: Managing calls on system Managing operatives diaries General administration Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked Work towards individual and client KPI's Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works Tracking and monitoring to completion Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules Organisation of external supply companies Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and trades You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. If you are interested please apply online now or call Lucy on (phone number removed)!
Aug 08, 2026
Seasonal
Repairs Planner / Scheduler - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance Full-Time, temporary (3 months with the potential to extend) Based in Kingston-upon-Thames 13.46 per hour, 40 hour week Are you an experienced Planner and Customer Service Provider? If so, we may be able to help you! Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find an experienced and proactive Repairs Planner / Scheduler to join their team, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing. This roles is a full time, ongoing temporary position (around 3 months with the potential to extend), based in Kingston-upon-Thames. For this role, you must have experience as a Planner / Scheduler working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL (Social Landlord), along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also have experience of using a repairs and maintenance software. Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities: Managing calls on system Managing operatives diaries General administration Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked Work towards individual and client KPI's Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works Tracking and monitoring to completion Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules Organisation of external supply companies Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and trades You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. If you are interested please apply online now or call Lucy on (phone number removed)!
Supply Chain Administrator Kettering 26,000 - 30,000 DOE Full-Time Office Based Are you the kind of person who loves organisation, thrives on keeping things running smoothly, and enjoys being the person everyone relies on? If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where every day brings something different, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. We're recruiting on behalf of a growing international business that's making a real name for itself with innovative consumer products sold through major retailers across the UK and around the world. Behind every successful product launch is a highly organised supply chain team-and they're looking for someone who wants to become an integral part of it. This isn't a role where you'll spend all day processing the same paperwork. You'll be involved in everything from coordinating international shipments and creating purchase orders to supporting product compliance and keeping new product launches moving forward. If you like spinning multiple plates, solving problems, and seeing the impact of your work across a business, you'll fit right in. What you'll be doing You'll become the administrative backbone of the Supply Chain, Compliance & Regulatory team, supporting projects from concept through to delivery. Your days could include: Coordinating purchase orders, sales orders and shipping documentation. Organising courier collections and tracking shipments across the globe. Preparing documentation for product testing and certifications. Keeping product, compliance and supplier records accurate and up to date. Supporting the launch of new products by setting up product information and maintaining internal systems. Monitoring customer complaints and ensuring actions are followed through. Working closely with colleagues across multiple departments to keep everything moving efficiently. We're looking for someone who: Has experience within a supply chain, logistics, procurement or shipping administration role. Loves organisation and has exceptional attention to detail. Enjoys juggling multiple priorities without losing accuracy. Is confident using spreadsheets and internal business systems. Takes ownership of their work and doesn't wait to be told what to do. Enjoys solving problems and finding better ways of working. Can confidently communicate with suppliers, couriers and colleagues at all levels. It would be a bonus if you have: Experience working with international suppliers or coordinating shipments across different time zones. Exposure to product compliance, certifications or import/export administration. Why you'll enjoy this role This is a business where you'll quickly become involved in far more than just administration. You'll gain exposure to international supply chains, product development, logistics and compliance, giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge across multiple areas of the business. If you're someone who enjoys being busy, loves bringing order to complexity, and wants to join a growing company where your work genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Supply Chain Administrator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Supply Chain Assistant, Supply Chain Planner, Logistics Administrator, Logistics Coordinator, Logistics Assistant, Operations Administrator, Operations Coordinator, Procurement Administrator, Purchasing Administrator, Purchasing Assistant, Buying Administrator, Buying Assistant, Import Administrator, Export Administrator, Shipping Administrator, Freight Administrator, Distribution Administrator, Inventory Administrator, Stock Controller, Inventory Coordinator, Materials Coordinator, Order Fulfilment Administrator, Order Processing Administrator, Commercial Administrator, Sales & Operations Administrator, Demand Planning Assistant, Supply Chain Support Coordinator, Supply Chain Operations Coordinator Impact Recruitment are a recruitment agency working on behalf of our client.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Supply Chain Administrator Kettering 26,000 - 30,000 DOE Full-Time Office Based Are you the kind of person who loves organisation, thrives on keeping things running smoothly, and enjoys being the person everyone relies on? If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where every day brings something different, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. We're recruiting on behalf of a growing international business that's making a real name for itself with innovative consumer products sold through major retailers across the UK and around the world. Behind every successful product launch is a highly organised supply chain team-and they're looking for someone who wants to become an integral part of it. This isn't a role where you'll spend all day processing the same paperwork. You'll be involved in everything from coordinating international shipments and creating purchase orders to supporting product compliance and keeping new product launches moving forward. If you like spinning multiple plates, solving problems, and seeing the impact of your work across a business, you'll fit right in. What you'll be doing You'll become the administrative backbone of the Supply Chain, Compliance & Regulatory team, supporting projects from concept through to delivery. Your days could include: Coordinating purchase orders, sales orders and shipping documentation. Organising courier collections and tracking shipments across the globe. Preparing documentation for product testing and certifications. Keeping product, compliance and supplier records accurate and up to date. Supporting the launch of new products by setting up product information and maintaining internal systems. Monitoring customer complaints and ensuring actions are followed through. Working closely with colleagues across multiple departments to keep everything moving efficiently. We're looking for someone who: Has experience within a supply chain, logistics, procurement or shipping administration role. Loves organisation and has exceptional attention to detail. Enjoys juggling multiple priorities without losing accuracy. Is confident using spreadsheets and internal business systems. Takes ownership of their work and doesn't wait to be told what to do. Enjoys solving problems and finding better ways of working. Can confidently communicate with suppliers, couriers and colleagues at all levels. It would be a bonus if you have: Experience working with international suppliers or coordinating shipments across different time zones. Exposure to product compliance, certifications or import/export administration. Why you'll enjoy this role This is a business where you'll quickly become involved in far more than just administration. You'll gain exposure to international supply chains, product development, logistics and compliance, giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge across multiple areas of the business. If you're someone who enjoys being busy, loves bringing order to complexity, and wants to join a growing company where your work genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Supply Chain Administrator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Supply Chain Assistant, Supply Chain Planner, Logistics Administrator, Logistics Coordinator, Logistics Assistant, Operations Administrator, Operations Coordinator, Procurement Administrator, Purchasing Administrator, Purchasing Assistant, Buying Administrator, Buying Assistant, Import Administrator, Export Administrator, Shipping Administrator, Freight Administrator, Distribution Administrator, Inventory Administrator, Stock Controller, Inventory Coordinator, Materials Coordinator, Order Fulfilment Administrator, Order Processing Administrator, Commercial Administrator, Sales & Operations Administrator, Demand Planning Assistant, Supply Chain Support Coordinator, Supply Chain Operations Coordinator Impact Recruitment are a recruitment agency working on behalf of our client.
