Role: Planning Coordinator
Location: Warwick, CV34 6TE
Hours: 37 hours per week | between 08:00 and 16:30 Monday to Thursday, and 08:00-13:00 Friday - the role is full‑time (37 hours per week), though fixed reduced hours (e.g. 09:30–15:00) will be considered for the right candidate, with salary offered on a pro‑rata basis
Salary: between £31,000 and £33,000 pa DOE
Are you organised, detail‑driven and enjoy keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? We’re looking for a Planning Coordinator to support our manufacturing planning function, ensuring production plans, data and systems are accurate, up to date and aligned to business priorities.
You’ll play a key role in supporting production flow, maintaining planning data integrity, and providing clear reporting to help teams make informed decisions.
What you’ll do:
- Release, maintain and close Works Orders in line with the agreed production sequence.
- Load weekly demand forecasts into the ERP system and support weekly MRP runs.
- Produce and distribute WIP reports and weekly production statistics.
- Maintain planning data, trackers and spreadsheets, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Support Product Change Notes (PCNs) administration and system updates.
- Assist with documenting and maintaining planning procedures and work instructions.
- Identify data or system inconsistencies and escalate issues appropriately.
- Provide cover and operational support within the Planning team as required.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Understanding of ERP systems and Bill of Materials (experience with Epicor Avante is desirable).
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of data accuracy.
- Confident Excel skills (including formulas, filters and pivot tables).
- Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and manage changing demands.
- Clear communicator who can work effectively across Planning, Production and wider teams.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
If you enjoy working with data, supporting production planning and being part of a team that keeps manufacturing moving, we’d love to hear from you!
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your growth in the role.
At Dennis Eagle we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident organisation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. As part of our dedication to creating a supportive environment, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We invite you to engage in an open conversation with us about how we can best support you and ensure that your unique skills and talents are recognised and valued. Your success is integral to our collective growth, and we look forward to working together to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays: this is based on a 5 day working week (pro rata to 20 days plus Bank Holidays for a 4 day working week)
- Enhanced Pension Scheme and DIS Benefit: The company contributes 5% of total salary into our pension scheme, and 5x basic salary Death In Service.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Access a 24-hour helpline for support with life's challenges, including stress & anxiety, bereavement, relationship advice, tenancy & housing concerns, counselling, financial wellbeing, legal information, substance issues, family matters, childcare support, medical information, and consumer issues.
- Health Shield Medical Cash Plan: All employees receive membership to a company-funded medical cash plan. This scheme allows you to claim cash back for medical expenses, including prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy, specialist consultations, X-rays, and MRI scans.
- GP Anytime: Enjoy access to GP services anytime with our online 24/7 appointment service, featuring on-demand appointments, unlimited consultations, no capped appointment times, and convenient prescriptions.
- Training and Development: We offer mandatory equipment training, a Management Development Programme, and opportunities to upskill through apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save on commuting costs and stay healthy with our cycle to work scheme.
- Care Concierge: Get help navigating the care system with access to a team of dedicated care experts.
- Occupational Health Support and Health Surveillance: Ensure your well-being with our comprehensive occupational health support.
- My Benefits Platform: Enjoy discounts from high street retailers, health & wellness services, entertainment & days out, and home & DIY products.
- Independent Free Mortgage Advice: Receive free, independent advice on mortgages to help you make informed decisions.
Please don’t delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.
Please be aware that Dennis Eagle is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
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