George Blake
Production Planning Analyst
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Location: Cambridge
Type: Permanent
Job #547
Job Title: Production Planning Analyst
Location: Cambridge (site-based)
Salary: Up to £37,000 + benefits
Hours: Monday – Friday, days
Are you someone who enjoys turning data into clear, actionable plans? This role sits at the centre of production operations, helping ensure the right parts, capacity and information come together so products can be built and shipped on time.
You’ll be part of a small planning team working closely with Production, Purchasing, Inventory and Engineering to maintain realistic schedules, optimise material flow and drive improvements in how the production environment runs.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Creating and maintaining production schedules that support customer delivery dates
- Working with Purchasing & Inventory teams to ensure materials and components are available on time
- Reviewing demand trends to support stocking levels and lead-time improvements
- Helping troubleshoot bottlenecks and planning issues across multiple value streams
- Supporting ERP data accuracy and identifying ways to streamline planning processes
- Contributing to continuous improvement activities on the shop floor and within planning workflows
- Using data to support decision-making and improve visibility of performance
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in Production Planning, Scheduling or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment
- Comfortable working with MRP/ERP systems (any system is fine, training given)
- Strong Excel and data-handling skills
- Someone who likes structure, logic and problem-solving
- Good communicator who can work with both office and shop-floor teams
- Familiarity with lean principles / continuous improvement is a big plus
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Why this role is worth your time
- Real influence over how production runs
- Supportive environment with training and development opportunities
- Clear career progression within Planning / Supply Chain / Operational Excellence
- Stable manufacturing business with strong global demand
Your Name
Email Address:
Phone Number
Upload CV File:
Upload CV File: …
Attach a resume file. Accepted file types are DOC, DOCX, PDF, HTML, and TXT.
By submitting this application, you give us permission to store your personal information, and use it in the consideration of your fitness for the position, including sharing it with the hiring firm.
By submitting this application, you agree to our Terms of Service.
People looking for jobs should not put anything here.
We are uploading your application. It may take a few moments to read your resume. Please wait!
See All Jobs
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills