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Senior Planner

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  • Ellesmere Port, UK
  • Permanent,
  • undefined,
  • FLI/RB/SP
  • 14/05/2026
Job description

Senior Planner

Up to £40k per annum 

Monday – Friday / General Office Hours

Ellesmere Port

 

Our client based in the Ellesmere Port area is currently looking for a Senior Planner to join their team on a permanent basis.

 

Performance Objectives

·        Oversee the MRP process - Outputs, exceptions, and planning parameters (lead time, ROP, ROQ and Safety stock).

·        Capacity and load management - Balance workload, identify constraints and mitigating actions.

·        Purchasing (materials) - Oversee standard lead time purchases, manage supply of long lead time purchases (Far East).

·        Inventory - Optimise stock levels, monitor stock health, and define safety stock strategy.

·        ERP Planning Data Management - Maintain data integrity, resolve issues, and drive improvements.

·        Change Management - Control and co-ordinate changes and lead stock phase in/out.

·        Root cause analysis & correct action - Analyse supply chain and planning failures and implement robust corrective action.

 

Person Specification

·        Previous experience of working in a similar role is essential.

·        Experience in senior planning or supply chain role.

·        MRP/ERP systems experience is essential.

·        Deep understanding of capacity planning and manufacturing processes.

·        Ability to problem solve.

·        Able to work to tight deadlines and at times high pressurised environments.

·        Excellent communicator.

·        High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production planning software.

·        Flexibility around working hours.

·        Strong ability to multi-task and remain organised.

 

Benefits

·        Holidays - 23 days per year + Bank Holidays increasing with service. 

·        Business does not work over Christmas.

·        No weekend working. 

·        Pension (auto enrolment).

·        Vitality private health care cover.

 

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If this role is permanent, gap personnel is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, gap personnel is operating as the employment business.gap personnel is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job

Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy