Asset Planner in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Posted by Adecco

£20.30 an hour

Manchester · Contract · Remote working



Asset Planner | Manchester | £20.30 per hour | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Supply Chain or Production Planner with strong S/4 HANA knowledge and a passion for keeping operations running smoothly? We're looking for an Asset Planner to join a global manufacturing and supply chain operation, supporting third-party production partners across Europe.



The Role

You'll be responsible for creating and managing production plans, coordinating materials and inventory, and ensuring products are manufactured and delivered on time. Acting as a key link between suppliers, production partners, procurement, logistics, and supply chain teams, you'll play a vital role in maintaining efficient operations and uninterrupted supply.



Key Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain production plans across a 12-month planning horizon
  • Execute production and purchasing activities through SAP S/4 HANA
  • Manage raw material, packaging, and label requirements to support manufacturing schedules
  • Coordinate suppliers, toll manufacturers, and logistics partners to meet delivery targets
  • Monitor inventory levels and drive stock optimisation
  • Lead regular production review meetings and KPI reporting
  • Resolve supply chain challenges and support continuous improvement initiatives


About You

  • Experience in materials planning, production planning, or supply chain planning
  • Strong knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA, MRP, and ERP systems
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Additional European language skills would be advantageous


What's On Offer?

  • £20.30 per hour
  • 36-hour working week
  • Hybrid working model: 3 days in the Manchester office and 2 days working from home
  • Initial training will be 100% office-based for the first few weeks
  • Opportunity to work within a global supply chain and manufacturing network
  • Collaborative, fast-paced environment with exposure to international stakeholders
  • Fixed-term contract with potential for renewal subject to business needs and performance

If you're a proactive planner who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys balancing supply, demand, and stakeholder expectations, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.


Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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