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Production Control Planner (PCP) – Material & MRP Focus
About the role
We are looking for a Production Control Planner (PCP) with strong material planning and MRP expertise to ensure smooth production flow in a fast-paced label manufacturing environment. This role is critical to aligning demand, materials, and production capacity—avoiding shortages, reducing waste, and meeting customer commitments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand, capacity, and material availability
- Run and analyze Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure timely supply of raw materials
- Coordinate with Purchasing, Warehouse, and Production to prevent line stoppages
- Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, and material consumption
- Identify and resolve material shortages, delays, and constraints
- Optimize production sequencing to improve efficiency and reduce changeovers
- Track KPIs such as on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and production adherence
What we’re looking for
- 2–5+ years of experience as PCP / Production Planner / Material Planner
- Experience in manufacturing environments
- Hands-on experience with MRP in ERP systems
- Strong understanding of:
- Bill of Materials (BOMs)
- Lead times & supply planning
- Inventory control & safety stock
- Ability to make decisions under pressure and solve material-related issues quickly
- Advanced Excel skills (planning, analysis, reporting)
- Strong communication and cross-functional coordination
What success looks like in this role
- No production downtime due to material shortages
- Accurate and reliable production schedules
- Optimized inventory levels (no excess, no critical shortages)
- Strong alignment between planning, purchasing, and production teams
Why join us
- Fast-paced, high-impact role in a growing manufacturing environment
- Opportunity to own and improve planning processes
- Collaborative and results-driven team