Production Planning Assistant

Production Planning Assistant required for 3-4 month contract based in Gloucester, GL1 area paying up to -14ph DOE
Due to an increase in workload our client is looking for a strong administrator to help out in the Production Planning Team. This is an extremely busy role so needs a candidate with resilience and someone comfortable working with lots of numbers.
The role of Production Planning Assistant will involve, but not limited to, the following duties:
- organising and updating Excel spreadsheets
- analysis the numbers on the spreadsheets to ensure that the correct stock levels are maintained
- working closely with the production teams to ensure everyone is aware where products are in the process of manufacture
- ensuring any stock discrepancies are highlighted immediately
For your application to be successful for the role of Production Planning Assistant you will need the following skills:
- strong working knowledge of Excel with the ability to do Pivot tables
- experience of working with numbers
- good clear communication skills and the ability to extract information as required
- previous experience of working on MRP/ERP systems would be beneficial but not essential
This role would require someone who is immediately available as its a temporary position initially to catch up on a backlog. For the right candidate it might develop in to a permanent position.
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8.30 - 16.45
Pay rate: -1314 ph depending on experience
Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.