Planner

Location: Nr Hailsham, UK
Reports to: Manager, Purchasing & Planning
Why Join Us?

Our client doesn''t just make world-leading products — they make a difference. As a Planner, you’ll be at the heart of their operations, ensuring their customers get what they need, when they need it. You’ll play a key role in shaping how orders flow through our business, driving efficiency, and keeping their promises to clients. If you’re motivated by problem-solving, collaboration, and seeing your plans come to life on the shop floor, this is the role for you.


What You’ll Do

• Own the plan: Take full responsibility for scheduling and planning products through manufacturing cells.
• Keep customers happy: Work with Sales to set and agree delivery dates, ensuring commitments are met.
• Spot the blockers: Identify critical issues early, resolve problems, and keep orders moving.
• Collaborate widely: Act as the bridge between Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Use data smartly: Maximise our ERP/order management systems to give full visibility on progress.
• Balance demand and capacity: Analyse load vs. capacity to avoid delays.
• Support the team: Step in to help colleagues in Production and Purchasing when needed.
• Drive improvement: Share ideas, publish metrics, and continuously look for ways to make planning more efficient

• Strong ERP planning experience (essential).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, decisive approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to stay calm and deliver under pressure.
• Enthusiasm and drive to get things done.

• 5+ years’ production planning experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX (or similar).
• A background in manufacturing/assembly environments.
• Solid analytical, Excel, and systems knowledge.
• Engineering or manufacturing qualifications (ONC/HNC or similar).

• A natural problem-solver who enjoys untangling complex challenges.
• Someone who thrives on meeting deadlines and making things happen.
• Confident, decisive, and not afraid to take ownership.
• A collaborator who builds trust across teams.

• The chance to make a real impact in a growing business.
• Opportunities to broaden your skills across planning, purchasing, and production.
• A supportive team culture where your ideas matter.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.