Production Planner

**PRODUCTION PLANNER**

Our people have made us the global leader is access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 62,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces
- physical and virtual - safer, more secure and easier to access.

**_What will you be doing_**

As Production Planner, you will be responsible for the efficient and cost effective management of the production, supply and installation of the company products. You will need to ensure adequate resources are available in order to supply and install products in accordance with customer timing requirements.

This will be achieved by:

- Accurately inform customers of the delivery schedule of their orders and the co-ordination between the factory and transport companies for the timely and cost-effective supply of products ordered by the customer.
- Continuous coordination with customers to ensure site readiness for installation prior to commitment of resources.
- Timely installation of Company products as required by the customers by managing subcontract installers. In conjunction with sales levels, ensure a smooth and continuous supply of work to subcontractors.
- Responsibility for sales invoice tracking and projection based on current and potential schedules of work to be completed, ensuring that sales invoice budget levels are achieved whenever possible.
- Providing accurate lead time information for sales staff and customers alike and proactively communicate changes in lead time as necessary.
- Effectively negotiate and resolve any disputes in relation to customers, suppliers, contractors or other interested parties that may arise in the normal course of doing business.
- Develop and / or refine the production program system to ensure transparency and accurate production scheduling is maintained 100% of the time.
- Responsibility for scheduling manufacture of the Company's products in accordance with customer requirements as set out on production detail sheets.
- Provide assistance to customers as well as sales staff and factory personnel.
- Assist in reporting monthly Work In Progress (WIP) to the Production Manager in order for calculations to take place and values reported to the Group Financial Controller when required.
- Assist with production of Quality Control and Safety Documentation as required by the customer.
- Assist to refine production methodology and work flow to ensure maximum output is achieved.
- Assist to ensure a Safe Work Site is maintained at all times, assist in conducting Toolbox Meetings

**_What we are looking for_**
- Energetic and enthusiastic person
- Effective management of priorities
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or construction environment
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
- Good record keeping skills
- Efficient problem solving skills
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach

**_What's in it for you_**
- Supportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways of achieving success
- Be a part of a leading Door Solution team
- Ability to build a career to be proud of

As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and out ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.

**We are the ASSA ABLOY Group**
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.