Job Description

Your new role

Location

: Forbes Cl, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1PX

Contract Type:

Permanent

Salary

: 24,848


Office hours - 37.5/week Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed at interview.


What you'll be doing
Assist with the preparation, updating, and distribution of production plans and schedules. Input and maintain accurate data in planning systems (e.g., order progress, cut-off dates, stock levels). Support with forecasting and capacity planning activities. Prepare and circulate daily/weekly planning reports. Maintain accurate filing systems (electronic and paper-based) for planning documents. Liaise with Production and Warehouse teams to communicate plan changes or updates. Act as a first point of contact for queries relating to schedules and order status. Support customer service queries with accurate lead-time information when required. Identify and suggest improvements to planning processes and systems. Support colleagues with ad hoc projects and cross site coordination.

The role is for you if...
You have experience in an administrative or planning support role (preferably in a manufacturing environment). Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and planning/scheduling systems. Good organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines in a busy environment. Clear communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience in production planning, scheduling, or logistics is highly advantageous. Knowledge of manufacturing processes would be beneficial (sewing, upholstery, or similar). Experience using ERP/MRP systems. Methodical and accurate with a high level of attention to detail. Proactive, reliable, and adaptable to changing priorities. Team player with a positive and collaborative approach. Strong problem solving mindset.

DFS Benefits
Fantastic opportunities to develop and succeed Colleague & Family discounts on DFS products Paid days volunteering each year Life Assurance High street instant discounts on products such as groceries, electricals, holidays and many more Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption benefits Employee Assistance Programme

About DFS

It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home -- and that's just what we do at DFS. We're the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.

We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills -- so you can really 'find your thing'.