Planning Analyst

Planning AnalystUp to £41,000 + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsHybrid Working | 15 Month Fixed Term ContractDo you enjoy analysing data, spotting trends and helping to improve operational performance?We're recruiting for a Planning Analyst to join a global market-leading manufacturer, supporting production planning through data analysis, reporting and cross-functional collaboration. This is an excellent opportunity to combine your planning knowledge with your analytical skills, helping to drive operational performance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Working closely with Production, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Quality and Transport, you'll play a key role in supporting production planning, producing meaningful reports and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.The RoleThis is a varied position where you'll:Support production planning and provide scheduling cover when requiredProduce and analyse KPI reports to support operational decision makingIdentify trends and opportunities to improve production performanceWork closely with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Transport and Customer Service teamsSupport continuous improvement projects across the operationMonitor production performance, stock and operational dataCoordinate production trials and planned maintenance activitiesHelp ensure production plans remain on track whilst responding to changing business prioritiesWe're looking for someone who has:Previous experience within Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Production ControlA strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detailExperience producing reports and analysing data using ExcelPower BI experience would be advantageousStrong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across multiple departmentsA proactive approach with excellent organisational and problem-solving skillsExperience of ERP systems such as SAP would be advantageous, but not essentialWhat's on OfferStarting salary up to £41,000 with an annual bonus schemeVery generous double matched pensionHybrid working with a minimum of three days on siteFlexible working hours with either an 8:00am - 4:00pm or 8:30am - 4:30pm working pattern26 days holiday plus bank holidaysFree parkingSubsidised restaurantStaff product discountsStructured training programme with around three months of support to help you get up to speedA supportive manager and collaborative team who will invest in your successThe opportunity to join a stable global business with an excellent reputationIf you're looking for a new challenge where you can combine planning, reporting and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ