From the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on earth, to surging shorelines and anywhere in-between, we make the impossible possible through our continuous passion for innovation.

Our people design, engineer and manufacture technologies that are enabling our customers to discover, navigate, measure, detect and communicate in the toughest environment on earth: Our oceans. We’ve been actively developing the technology to make the oceans accessible for nearly 50 years and we’re only just getting started…

About the Role:

We are looking for a Production Planner – Buyer to coordinate and report on production fulfilment, ensuring alignment with production schedules. This role involves managing material shortages for sales, projects, and engineering, ensuring on-time delivery of work in progress (WIP), and carrying out buying activities as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor production plans and address any potential issues to prevent delays.
• Investigate production problems, material shortages, and delays, providing solutions.
• Collaborate with the purchasing team to track and expedite material shortages.
• Oversee WIP, ensuring progress aligns with sales and engineering requirements.
• Reduce aged WIP and ensure timely completion of jobs in the system (Syspro).
• Coordinate Engineering Change Notes (ECNs) and non-conformities.
• Maintain accurate production data, standard times, and costings.
• Participate in stock take and inventory management activities.
• Represent the Production Planning function in key meetings.
• Support process documentation and KPI generation for the materials function.
• Provide cover for other Materials Control team members when needed.
• Manage procurement activities, including raising purchase orders and supplier communication.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in Production Planning/Materials Control within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems in a planning function.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel) for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to anticipate and prioritise workload effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Syspro (7+ preferred) and Power BI (desirable).
• Previous purchasing experience (desirable).

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Be a key player in optimising production and supply chain efficiency.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development opportunities.

Apply Now! If you’re ready to take on a pivotal role in production planning and buying, we’d love to hear from you!