Job Description

We are looking for a Production Planning and Logistics Co-ordinator to join our team and help keep our clients' trains running smoothly. You'll plan production to meet customer schedules, forecasts, and demand -- calculating labour requirements, managing capacity, and co-ordinating site and off-site logistics to deliver on time.

Main Responsibilities

Translate projected customer forecasts, bogie overhaul schedules, estimated incoming casualty volumes, and work scopes into a weekly Production Plan and forecasted Block Plan. Analyse historical production casualty data and combine this with Block Plan data to improve production forecast accuracy. Liaise closely with client-facing sales and customer service teams, adjusting production plans to accommodate rapid demand changes. Communicate effectively with Production Expediters, Team Leaders, and Despatch Teams to ensure plans are achieved. Report key performance indicators of delivery schedule achievement, backlog data, and production target performance. Provide the Production Delivery Manager with a 2-week rolling fixed production plan. Organise and liaise with transport providers for efficient and cost-effective movement of products, inventory, parts, and people (including worldwide logistics). Manage controlled storage and inventory, including SRS and VTG dirty and clean areas, with continuous improvement measures such as barcoding systems and direct line feed (DLF).

Essential Requirements

Ideally 2-5 years' experience in complex production scheduling and logistics planning. Minimum Grade 'C' or Level 5 English and Maths. Proven people skills required, must have ability to work with others while effectively handling internal pressures. Excellent Communication Skills (written and verbal). Organisational and problem-solving skills required.

Technical Skills

Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Proven experience with complex planning, forecasting, and product lifecycle programs. Experience with Purchasing/Materials tools (MRP, Inventory analysis, part or supplier profiles etc).

Desirable

Previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or rail industry environment.

Expected Outcomes

Provide a rolling 2-week fixed production plan to the Production Manager on a weekly basis. Provide a 3-month estimated forecast of scheduled work. Report appropriate KPIs. Analyse production floor status through input/output control reporting. Improve site logistics and efficiency.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Long service recognition and extra holidays for service milestones. Fully funded training and development, including higher-level qualifications. Family-friendly working policies. Extra celebratory holidays for personal events such as moving house or birth of a child. Active Wellbeing Committee and Employee Assistance Programme. Company sick pay scheme.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme
Work Location: In person