Job Title: Assembly Planner
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (4.5-day week, Monday to Friday half-day)

The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assembly Planner to join a leading manufacturing business in Cheltenham. You'll play a pivotal role in managing and creating the production plan for designated assembly lines, ensuring that customer demand is met on time and to the highest standards.

This role offers a chance to be part of a collaborative team where you'll contribute to process improvements, support new product introductions, and help optimise stock levels through effective planning.

Key Responsibilities

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Create, review, and manage assembly production plans to ensure customer demand is met.

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Analyse and action MRP messages to maintain a balance between supply and demand.

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Manage sales order releases, considering both production capabilities and customer requirements.

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Review and resolve component shortages, suggesting alternative products and solutions where necessary.

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Support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Produce accurate reports for customer service and business planning.

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Provide planning input for quotes, modifications, and project requirements.

About You

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Previous experience in a planning role within a production or manufacturing environment.

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Strong proficiency in MS Excel; PowerBI knowledge is desirable.

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Familiarity with MRP tools, planning systems, or ERP software (e.g. JD Edwards).

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Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

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Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.

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Confident communicator and collaborator, comfortable working across teams.

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Ideally educated to degree level in a relevant field (e.g. Supply Chain or Production), though equivalent experience will be considered.

Benefits

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Competitive salary up to £48,000

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3.5% discretionary annual bonus

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25 days holiday + bank holidays

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Healthcare scheme

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Generous pension contribution - 4% employee, 10% employer

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Opportunity to work a 4.5-day week