Production Planner in Crawley

Job description

Job Advert: Production Planner / Buyer – £40,000 - £48,000 – Crawley, West Sussex (Office-Based)

A leading manufacturing company based in Crawley, West Sussex, is seeking a Production Planner / Buyer to join our operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional from a manufacturing background to take on a vital role within a fast-paced and growing business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage the MRP system to ensure a smooth and continuous flow of materials
• Raise and manage purchase orders with existing suppliers for production parts
• Maintain accurate inventory levels to meet production demands
• Liaise closely with production teams to ensure the correct parts are available for the production schedule
• Identify and resolve supply chain and scheduling issues to minimise production disruption
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams, including procurement, stores, and production

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar Production Planner / Buyer role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of MRP systems
• Solid experience in raising and managing purchase orders
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, data analysis)
• A Level qualified or qualified by experience
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to manage multiple priorities

Salary & Benefits:

• £40,000 - £48,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Office-based role, Monday to Friday
• Located in Crawley, West Sussex – easily accessible from surrounding areas

If you thrive in a structured, fast-moving environment and have the experience to match, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a company that values precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Crawley

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-07-2025

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English