Production Planner

Brief Description. Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role:. The Production Planner is responsible for delivering effective capacity and material planning to support operational performance. Working as part of a small team, this role ensures ERP/MRP. systems are optimised to enable efficient production flow, accurate data management, and successful project delivery. Your responsibilities in this role include:. Develop and manage capacity planning activities in collaboration with the Production Scheduler, ensuring optimal utilisation of resources and alignment with maintenance cycles. Plan and manage material demand and stock control through the ERP/MRP system in line with customer requirements. Ensure capacity planning is fully integrated within ERP/MRP systems to optimise delivery performance, efficiency, and cost. Manage and maintain data accuracy within the ERP system (IFS), including actioning MRP messages and resolving stock-related queries. Load projects into the system following design release, including Master Part setup and validation of key data fields. Release projects to planning, purchasing, and production in a timely manner. Process amendments within the MRP system, ensuring parts are at the latest issue and correctly allocated to jobs. Ensure all shop orders are correctly linked to parent orders to enable accurate cost tracking. Monitor and manage deviations from plan, particularly where there is financial impact. Support continuous improvement of planning systems, processes, and methodologies. Contribute planning input into bids and future project forecasting. Ensure timely project closure, including issuing all parts and enabling accurate cost roll-up for finance and project teams. Deliver MRP/ERP training to stakeholders to ensure effective system usage. Support operational activities such as stationery ordering where required. Apply if you have most of the following:. Experience within a production planning or manufacturing engineering environment. Experience working in production, assembly, or vehicle build environments. Proven experience using ERP/MRP systems in a planning capacity. Strong experience in production or factory planning roles. Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and planning processes. Strong IT skills, including Excel and ERP systems. Understanding of capacity planning, inventory management, and production flow. Good communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders. Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Strong organisational and analytical skills. Additional local needs:. Full-time onsite role. Successful candidate must be able to obtain BPSS clearance. Benefits of this role include:. Opportunity to play a key role in end-to-end production planning and delivery. Exposure to ERP/MRP systems within a production environment. Involvement in continuous improvement and operational optimisation initiatives. Development opportunities towards senior planning or operations roles. Cross-functional exposure across production, engineering, supply chain, and finance. Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands. MLSIND3. Job search faster with Premium. Access company insights like strategic priorities, headcount trends, and more. Harsh and millions of other members use Premium. Get Premium now. Cancel anytime. No hidden fees. This is a great opportunity to build a career in the SAP PP domain. Interested candidates looking to grow in SAP PP are encouraged to apply. This role offers hands-on exposure to real-world SAP PP projects.

Experience within a production planning or manufacturing engineering environment Experience working in production, assembly, or vehicle build environments Proven experience using ERP/MRP systems in a planning capacity Strong experience in production or factory planning roles Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and planning processes Strong IT skills, including Excel and ERP systems Understanding of capacity planning, inventory management, and production flow Good communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines Strong organisational and analytical skills Experience required: 1-3 Years. Education: Any Graduate. Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, United Kingdom. Employment type: Full Time. Candidates with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. Freshers and experienced professionals meeting the above criteria are welcome to apply. Only candidates matching the required skill set and experience level will be considered.