Planning Analyst

Planning Analyst - Derby - £35,000 + CIPS

Elevation Recruitment Group is recruiting a Planning Analyst on behalf of a well-established engineering business based in Derby. This is a role for someone who has great technical skills (Excel) and can build strong working relationships with suppliers to ensure projects are completed smoothly. This role offers great development routes and a fully funded CIPS package.

Working Hours / Benefits

• 37 hours per week with a 2pm finish every Friday!
• CIPS study support and development
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Nest Pension
• Onsite parking
• Benefits gateway, including high street discounts
• Electric car scheme

The Role

• Analysing MRP data to identify material gaps across live projects and escalating risks where needed
• Raising and managing purchase orders for projects, ensuring accuracy and timely placement
• Managing the Open Order Book and resolving deviations in line with production requirements
• Expediting suppliers to meet project deadlines, including direct engagement with key supply partners
• Acting as Visual Management Coordinator, maintaining planning boards, trackers and KPIs
• Serving as the single point of contact for the production area, coordinating between procurement and operations

The Person

• Strong working knowledge of MRP and material planning within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in placing and managing purchase orders
• Outstanding Excel skills and the ability to analyse data and identify gaps quickly
• Solid supplier management and expediting experience

About Elevation

Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps people build long-term, successful careers. We work across a wide range of industries and disciplines with a focus on making recruitment feel more human, more honest and more effective. We are specialists in every function and experts in every hire. Check out our website to find out more.