Planner

Location: Nr Hailsham, UK Reports to: Manager, Purchasing and 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 What You ll Bring Strong ERP planning experience (essential). Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. A proactive, decisive ..... full job details .....