PLANNING COORDINATOR

Full-time, permanent
Northampton
If you’re seeking an exciting opportunity to work with an innovative global company, you’ve come to the right place. My client is a world-leading organisation that designs, develops, and manufactures high-quality equipment. They are currently looking for a Planning Coordinator to join their Northampton based team.
You will be plan production schedules in line with sales forecasts, work with the purchasing team to ensure materials are available and feedback information to the sales team around delivery dates and also plan delivery schedules.
Salary: £30,000-£35,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm

• Plan production activities in line with demand forecasts and customer requirements
• Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routing data are up to date and accurate
• Maintain strong communication and coordination with team leaders across departments
• Monitor and manage stock levels to stay within agreed limits
• Implement LEAN manufacturing practices to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Liaise with global teams to support wider business needs
• Work closely with the sales team to provide accurate updates on product availability and lead times
• Take responsibility for tracking components as they move through the production process