Production Planner

We are looking for a Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team supporting a busysawmill in Mosstodloch. You will manage manufacturing plans to ensure timely production,optimal inventory levels and efficient use of resources. This is a site-based role, applicantsshould be within commuting distance of Mosstodloch (Moray, Scotland) or willing torelocate. Hours of work are: 07:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Developing production plans based on customer orders, forecasts, and capacity
constraints
• Coordinating material requirements and procurement timing with purchasing and
supply chain teams
• Monitoring production progress and adjusting plans to address delays or priority
changes
• Managing inventory levels, conducting physical counts, and updating records in ERP
system
• Creating weekly or monthly production timetables and aligning them with sales
forecasts and inventory goals
• Coordinating production workflow for multiple products, ensuring maximum
efficiency and minimal delays
• Communicating schedule changes and priorities to production supervisors,
managers, and cross-functional teams
• Participating in sales and operations planning (S&OP) meetings to align demand and
supply
• Integrating new product introductions and engineering changes into production
schedules


• Substantial recent experience in a similar supply chain management or
manufacturing planning role is desirable
• Strong project management and organisational skills to handle multiple priorities in a
fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with ERP and MRP systems (we use Pinja) for scheduling and inventory
management
• Analytical skills to monitor production performance, inventory levels, and schedule
adherence
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production planning techniques,
including capacity planning and resource allocation

James Jones & Sons Ltd is a 5th generation family business and one of the UK's largest andmost progressive timber processing companies with core activities in timber harvesting,sawmilling, pallets & packaging, and distribution. We operate from 27 sites across the UK, 19Australian and 2 New Zealand sites and employ over 2,100 people. In the UK, we operateseven sawmills throughout Scotland and the north east of England: an engineered woodmanufacturing plant in the north of Scotland and pallet and packaging operations at 14 sitesacross the UK. We produce high quality, British grown timber for the UK construction,landscaping, and agricultural sectors; market-leading JJI-Joists for the housebuilding andconstruction markets and pallets and packaging for blue chip domestic and exportingbusinesses.For further information about James Jones & Sons Ltd, visit www.jamesjones.co.ukOur Values:Here at James Jones & Sons Limited, our CARE values form the roots of everything that wedo:
• Collaboration
• Ambition
• Respect
• Excellence
If you believe in the power of teamwork, drive and challenge yourself to be the best that youcan be, act with integrity and are committed to learning and continuous improvement thenwe are particularly keen to hear from like-minded people.


• Competitive rate of pay
• 33 days annual leave (including statutory holidays)
• Employer pension contribution
• Health & Wellbeing services (remote GPs, mental health support, physio)
• Life assurance cover after 3 months