Production Planner

Company: Acorn by Synergie
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Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Job Description:

Production Planner | Manufacturing Planner | Production Planning

Merthyr Tydfil | Up to £40,000 DOE | 40 Hours per Week | Monday-Friday | Site Based

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is working with a market-leading manufacturer seeking a Production Planner to join their expanding team in Merthyr Tydfil.

The role will be fully site based, working for a rewarding and reliable employer.

What We Offer

  • Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience.
  • Monday to Friday.
  • 40 hours per week.

Key Duties

  • Develop and manage capacity planning activities in collaboration with the Production Scheduler, ensuring optimal utilisation of resources and alignment with maintenance cycles.
  • Plan and manage material demand and stock control through the ERP/MRP system in line with customer requirements.
  • Ensure capacity planning is fully integrated within ERP/MRP systems to optimise delivery performance, efficiency and cost.
  • Manage and maintain data accuracy within the ERP system (IFS), including actioning MRP messages and resolving stock-related queries.
  • Load projects into the system following design release, including Master Part setup and validation of key data fields.

Requirements

  • Strong experience in production or factory planning roles is essential.
  • Advanced knowledge with proven experience using ERP/MRP systems and planning processes.
  • Understanding of capacity planning, inventory management and production flow.
  • Experience within a manufacturing engineering environment is ideal but not essential.
  • Strong IT skills, including Excel and ERP systems.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment

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Posted: October 2nd, 2026