HRGO Recruitment (Bishop’s Stortford) is recruiting for an organised, hands-on Production Planner to join a worldwide manufacturing business. If you enjoy problem-solving, keeping production flowing and working closely with the shop floor, this could be a great move.

You’ll play a key role in keeping the factory running smoothly, tracking parts, managing production orders and supporting on-time delivery to customers. You’ll liaise daily with the factory floor, inventory/stores, engineering and sales to ensure builds stay on track and delivery dates are accurate.

Key responsibilities

• Track and chase parts through the factory to support build targets and OTIF (on-time-in-full) delivery

• Create, release, update and close production orders (including component pick lists)

• Maintain and audit stock accuracy across stores and factory locations

• Lead daily perpetual inventory checks / cycle counts and investigate variances

• Action engineering change requests and ensure planning data is kept up to date

• Update forecasts and parts demand using planning/forecasting tools (e.g., Demand Solutions)

• Work with Sales to provide realistic lead times and accurate delivery dates

• Provide cover/support for Logistics and Scheduling Supervisors as needed

Skills & experience required

• Experience as a Production Planner / Scheduler / Production Controller within a manufacturing environment

• Confident Excel skills; working knowledge of SAP (or similar MRP/ERP)

• Strong inventory control experience, including cycle counts and stock investigations

• Clear communicator - comfortable working with shop floor teams, engineers and sales

• Strong IT skills; experience with forecasting/scheduling software is beneficial

• Flexible, proactive approach with a willingness to step up when needed

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary (DOE) + opportunity to join a stable, forward-thinking global manufacturer

• Full-time, site-based role in/around Bishop’s Stortford (commutable from surrounding areas)