Expire in: 20 days
Location: Chichester, West Sussex (Hybrid - 1 day WFH)
Salary: £37,000 per annum (£18.25 per hour equivalent)
Job Type: Full-time | Temp to Perm - Flexible start times
Sector: Manufacturing
We are currently recruiting for a Demand Planner on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business based in Chichester. This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity for an organised and proactive planning professional to join a growing Planning & Procurement team.
Reporting to the Head of Planning & Procurement, you will play a key role in converting customer demand into achievable production plans, ensuring materials, manufacturing schedules and stock levels are aligned to meet customer expectations.
Demand Planner - Position Overview
Create and maintain item codes, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production routings within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Process customer orders and create Sales Orders and Production Orders in line with manufacturing capacity and lead times.
Raise Purchase Orders for bespoke and free-issue materials.
Manage component stock levels to support production while minimising shortages and excess inventory.
Track customer orders throughout the manufacturing process, resolving planning or supply issues as they arise.
Provide regular updates on order progress, risks and lead times to internal stakeholders.
Liaise closely with Production, Procurement and Quality teams to ensure on-time delivery.
Maintain accurate ERP data to support production planning and inventory management.Demand Planner - Position Requirements
Previous experience within a Demand Planning, Production Planning, Supply Chain or Materials Planning role.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or another ERP/MRP system is advantageous.
Manufacturing, FMCG or contract manufacturing experience would be beneficial.Demand Planner - Position Remuneration
£37,000 per annum (£18.25 per hour equivalent).
Temp-to-perm opportunity.
Hybrid working (1 day per week from home).
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (upon permanent employment).
Free on-site parking.
Monday to Friday - Flexible start times between 7-9am to suit candidates work-life balance
Opportunity to join an established and growing manufacturing business with long-term career prospects.Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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