Manufacturing Planner

Contract Manufacturing Planner Norfolk | £300 - £350 per day Outside IR35 | 3-6 Month Contract | Onsite in Snetterton Immediately available  We're partnering with an Advanced Manufacturing business seeking an experienced Contract Manufacturing Planner to support a period of operational transformation and business improvement. Joining a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment, you'll play a key role in production planning, MRP optimisation, inventory accuracy and process improvement, helping to ensure materials and resources are aligned to production requirements. Key Responsibilities Manage production schedules and material plans. Optimise MRP outputs and planning parameters. Ensure material availability while controlling inventory levels. Support inventory accuracy, stock takes and cycle counting activities. Investigate planning and ERP data discrepancies. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain teams. Drive planning, inventory and process improvement initiatives.Requirements Proven experience in Manufacturing Planning, Production Planning or Supply Chain Planning. Strong understanding of MRP, production scheduling and inventory management. Experience within engineering, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace or similar environments. ERP experience such as IFS, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or Epicor. Strong analytical, Excel and problem-solving skills. Able to quickly identify issues and implement practical improvements.£300 - £350 per day Outside IR35 3-6 month contract with likely extension  This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on planning professional who can hit the ground running, improve planning processes and add value from day one