https://jobs.co.uk/job/buyerproduction-planner-forrest-recruitment--7abe8b04-b9db-45a8-a333-f77dd0746faa RSS feed for Buyer/Production Planner at Forrest Recruitment. en-gb Sun, 31 May 2026 12:57:48 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/buyerproduction-planner-forrest-recruitment--7abe8b04-b9db-45a8-a333-f77dd0746faa https://jobs.co.uk/job/buyerproduction-planner-forrest-recruitment--7abe8b04-b9db-45a8-a333-f77dd0746faa Fri, 29 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Wythenshawe | Salary: £32000/annum | Type: Permanent | Buyer/Production Planner - - Wythenshawe - Up to -32,000 doe A leading manufacturing firm require an experienced planner/purchaser, with experience in demand planning, inventory control, supplier management and purchasing within a manufacturing environment to join their team.- This is newly created role to support the Operations manager and is an exciting time to be joining the business Duties: Plan and maintain production/material schedules to meet customer demand and manufacturing requirements. Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of item details, quantities, pricing, and delivery dates. Monitor stock levels, safety stocks, and inventory accuracy, taking action to prevent shortages or excess stock. Liaise with suppliers to confirm lead times, resolve issues, and maintain continuity of supply. Work closely with production, warehouse, operations, and finance teams to align planning and purchasing activities. Review supplier performance, pricing, quality, and delivery performance, escalating risks where needed. Support forecasting, materials requirements planning, and schedule changes in response to demand shifts or production issues. Maintain accur... Permanent