Planner

Our client, a prominent name in the aerospace sector, are urgently looking for a hands-on, driven Planner to join a high-performing supply chain team.Role: PlannerDuration: 4 - 6 month contractPay: £ p/hr (Inside IR35)Location: Hamble, SouthamptonWorking Pattern: Fully onsiteIn this role, you''ll be at the heart of operations, working daily with the shop floor, tackling real-time challenges, and ensuring production runs smoothly, efficiently, and on schedule.Key Responsibilities:Own daily production scheduling across multiple workstreamsWork closely with shop floor, operations, warehouse and logistics teamsIdentify and resolve material shortages and bottlenecksLead and participate in daily and weekly planning meetingsSupport SandOE (Sales and Operations Execution) processesBuild robust production plans and spot pinch points before they happenEscalate risks and issues proactively to keep production on trackBalance demand, capacity, and material availability in real-timeYou''ll need to be someone who can see the bigger picture whilst managing day-to-day detail and someone who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.Key Requirements:Proven experience in production planning / schedulingStrong understanding of MRP/ERP systemsBackground in engineering, aerospace, automotive, or similar manufacturing environmentsComfortable working onsite and closely with operations teamsUnderstands capacity, constraints, and workflow dependenciesKnows when to escalate and when to ..... full job details .....