Manufacturing Planner

Company: Langham Recruitment
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Location: Norfolk
Job Description:

Contract Manufacturing Planner Norfolk | 300 – 350 per day Outside IR35 | 3-6 Month Contract | Onsite in SnettertonImmediately available

We’re partnering with an Advanced Manufacturingbusiness seeking an experienced Contract Manufacturing Planner to support a period of operational transformation and business improvement.

Joining a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment, you’ll play a key role in production planning, MRP optimisation, inventory accuracy and process improvement, helping to ensure materials and resources are aligned to production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage production schedules and material plans.
  • Optimise MRP outputs and planning parameters.
  • Ensure material availability while controlling inventory levels.
  • Support inventory accuracy, stock takes and cycle counting activities.
  • Investigate planning and ERP data discrepancies.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain teams.
  • Drive planning, inventory and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in Manufacturing Planning, Production Planning or Supply Chain Planning.
  • Strong understanding of MRP, production scheduling and inventory management.
  • Experience within engineering, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace or similar environments.
  • ERP experience such as IFS, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or Epicor.
  • Strong analytical, Excel and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to quickly identify issues and implement practical improvements.

300 – 350 per day Outside IR353-6 month contract with likely extension

This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on planning professional who can hit the ground running, improve planning processes and add value from day one….

Posted: August 18th, 2026