Production Planner
Acorn · Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Production Planner at Acorn, based in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 27 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Production Operative
Reference a1WNz000005A6UHMA0_1790667135
About the role
Merthyr Tydfil | Up to £40,000 DOE | 40 Hours per Week | Monday-Friday | Site Based
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is working with a market-leading manufacturer seeking a Production Planner to join their expanding team in Merthyr Tydfil.
The role will be fully site based, working for a rewarding and reliable employer.
What We Offer
Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience.
Monday to Friday.
40 hours per week.
Key Duties
Develop and manage capacity planning activities in collaboration with the Production Scheduler, ensuring optimal utilisation of resources and alignment with maintenance cycles.
Plan and manage material demand and stock control through the ERP/MRP system in line with customer requirements.
Ensure capacity planning is fully integrated within ERP/MRP systems to optimise delivery performance, efficiency and cost.
Manage and maintain data accuracy within the ERP system (IFS), including actioning MRP messages and resolving stock-related queries.
Load projects into the system following design release, including Master Part setup and validation of key data fields.
Requirements
Strong experience in production or factory planning roles is essential.
Advanced knowledge with proven experience using ERP/MRP systems and planning processes.
Understanding of capacity planning, inventory management and production flow.
Experience within a manufacturing engineering environment is ideal but not essential.
Strong IT skills, including Excel and ERP systems.
Interested?
If you're looking for your next opportunity as a Production Planner, Manufacturing Planner or Production Planning professional in Merthyr Tydfil, apply today with your up-to-date CV.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
Reference: a1WNz000005A6UHMA0_1790667135 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 27 Oct 2026 · Listed via Acorn
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