Production Planner – Trim Operations

About the role

The Production Planner Trim ensures a smooth flow of production by aligning customer demand with operational capacity. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, you will plan, monitor and optimise production activities while maintaining inventory and delivery targets.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse customer EDI data, identify and resolve demand variations or anomalies.
• Communicate demand information across departments to ensure capacity alignment.
• Run MRP regularly, validate system outputs and support accurate planning.
• Develop and launch production plans for cutting and sewing operations.
• Monitor delivery performance and report against production and customer commitments.
• Manage inventory levels of finished goods, WIP and raw materials in line with logistics policies.
• Coordinate shipments with the warehouse to guarantee timely customer deliveries.
• Track engineering changes, product phase‑outs and obsolescence risks to ensure smooth transitions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in production planning or a similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system for planning and inventory management.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel (advanced)
• SAP (or similar ERP)