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Our Client:

On behalf of our client, a well-established and fast-paced manufacturing business, we are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Planning Administrator to support their planning and logistics operations.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team, where you'll play a key role in ensuring production schedules run smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and previous experience in a similar planning or administrative role within a manufacturing or logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities:

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Support the development and maintenance of production and transport schedules aligned to customer demand and operational capacity.

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Maintain and update Excel-based planning tools, reports, and dashboards.

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Track work orders, monitor lead times, and ensure delivery schedules are met.

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Liaise with production, logistics, and account management teams to ensure alignment and resolve potential scheduling issues.

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Ensure accuracy of data across ERP/MRP systems and support planning process improvements.

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Provide general administrative support to the planning function, including document control and data entry.

Key Requirements:

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Proven experience in a planning, scheduling, or administrative role, ideally within manufacturing or logistics.

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Advanced Excel skills are essential, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and conditional formatting.

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Experience with Excel VBA is desirable.

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Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or Sage is advantageous.

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Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

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Able to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.

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Confident communicator with strong organisational skills