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Production Planning Lead/ Master Scheduler
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Expire in: a month
Job Description
As a Production Planning / Master Scheduler Specialist, you will take full ownership of the production scheduling process. You'll be responsible for translating customer demand into clear, achievable production plans while optimising shop floor efficiency, inventory levels, and lead times.
Your deep understanding of Epicor ERP will allow you to manage and manipulate planning data, ensuring accurate schedules are maintained and shared across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and communicate master production schedules based on customer orders, forecast, and capacity constraints
Use Epicor ERP to plan and schedule production activities effectively
Coordinate with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure material and resource availability
Optimise inventory levels, minimise work-in-progress (WIP), and ensure timely order fulfilment
Analyse production data and adjust schedules as required due to changes in demand, material availability, or capacity
Monitor performance metrics such as OEE, on-time delivery, and production throughput
Run regular planning meetings with stakeholders to ensure alignment across the supply chain
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling accuracy and production efficiency
Support new product introductions (NPI) and engineering changes in planning systems
Maintain clean and accurate planning data within Epicor (routings, BOMs, capacity constraints, etc.)
Required Experience & Skills
Proven experience in a production planning, master scheduling, or similar role within a manufacturing environment
Epicor ERP expertise - essential (minimum 2 years hands-on usage)
Strong understanding of MRP, capacity planning, and supply chain principles
Ability to interpret technical drawings and production processes
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly organised and detail-oriented with strong communication skills
Proficiency in Excel and production planning tools
Experience working cross-functionally with procurement, operations, engineering, and quality
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Experience with Epicor Kinetic or Epicor Advanced MES
APICS / CPIM certification (desirable)
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