💼 Full-Time Position

Buyer/Production Planner

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Forrest Recruitment
📍 Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
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Location
Wythenshawe, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 17, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Buyer/Production Planner Wythenshawe Up to £32,000 doe

A leading manufacturing firm require an experienced planner/purchaser, with experience in demand planning, inventory control, supplier management and purchasing within a manufacturing environment to join their team. This is newly created role to support the Operations manager and is an exciting time to be joining the business

Duties:

* Plan and maintain production/material schedules to meet customer demand and manufacturing requirements.

* Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of item details, quantities, pricing, and delivery dates.

* Monitor stock levels, safety stocks, and inventory accuracy, taking action to prevent shortages or excess stock.

* Liaise with suppliers to confirm lead times, resolve issues, and maintain continuity of supply.

* Work closely with production, warehouse, operations, and finance teams to align planning and purchasing activities.