Planning Administrator
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,000.0 to £35,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £30,000-£35,000 DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Location: | Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 3AU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4725152_1758103590 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be working for a local manufacturing organisation with a presence across the UK and Europe.
Your new role
You will be a Planning Administrator working as part of a dynamic Supply Chain team. This is a key role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting production planning and coordination across departments.
- Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with stock levels and customer demand
- Liaise with Sales and Purchasing teams to ensure timely delivery and raw material availability.
- Update planning worksheets and communicate changes effectively
- Provide accurate lead times for customer orders
- Participate in planning and supply chain meetings
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain
- Perform other duties as required by management
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills and a background in production planning - preferably from a manufacturing background.
- Proven experience in production planning (food manufacturing preferred)
- Strong Excel skills; SQL knowledge desirable
- Excellent attention to detail and time management
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and organisational skills
What you'll get in return
This is a permanent vacancy with a salary ranging from £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience. Working hours are 8:30am-16:30pm, Monday-Friday. Annual leave entitlement is 25 days, plus bank holidays.
This is an excellent role for a candidate who is looking to grow their career in procurement.
What you need to do now
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