Contract Production PlannerProduction Scheduler / Material Planner6 month contract Immediate start availableAs a result of strong sales this leading design and development organisation are looking for a talented Production Planner to undertake a varied role in support of a diverseengineered product portfolio on a contract basis.This role is critical to enabling continued manufacturing efficiency improvements and for ensuring that material is released to production in an effective manner.Key accountabilities will include:Working in conjunction with manufacturing supervisors to ensure that all production areas are loaded efficiently while minimising work in progress levelsManaging MRP setting up and maintaining planning parametersMonitor material availability and advise impact on deliveryMaintain material allocations during engineering change process to minimise and advise on any stock obsolescenceManage active works orders to maximise manufacturing efficiency through batch sizes while minimising any overproductionInvestigate stock and work in progress discrepancies, correct problems at root causeThe ideal candidate will have:Experience of planning a complex production scheduleWorking knowledge or ERP/ MRP/SAPIntermediate to advanced MS Excel skillsIdeally some experience with KanbanThe role will be: Inside IR35 PAYE and Umbrella PAYE options availableLikely to suit individuals with a background as (but not limited to): Production Planner, Manufacturing Planner, Scheduler, Planner or similarJBRP1_UKTJ