Production Planner

Production Planner Location: Aberdeen AreaContract: Initial 3-Month Contract (Potential for Extension)Sector: Defence Manufacturing An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Planner to join a leading organisation within the defence manufacturing sector. Working as part of the Supply Chain team, you will support the Head of Planning to ensure production schedules, material availability, and customer delivery requirements are achieved across a complex manufacturing environment. This role would suit a planner who enjoys working at the heart of the supply chain, coordinating with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and operations teams to keep production running efficiently and on schedule. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and communicate production plans in line with customer demand and operational requirements. Work closely with the Head of Planning and wider Supply Chain team to balance capacity, materials, and production priorities. Monitor material availability and liaise with Procurement to mitigate supply chain risks. Manage work orders and production schedules through the ERP system. Analyse demand, inventory levels, and capacity constraints to support effective decision-making. Identify potential bottlenecks and proactively implement recovery plans. Collaborate with manufacturing and warehouse teams to ensure efficient workflow and on-time delivery performance. Produce planning reports and KPIs to support operational reviews. Candidate ..... full job details .....