Planning Specialist at Weir Minerals

Purpose of Role:

• To ensure efficient production, inventory, and material planning by coordinating schedules, analysing demand, optimising resources, and maintaining accurate data in the ERP system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Planning, Scheduling & SAP Management: Oversees financial budgeting for Planning; develops and manages MPS; aligns production plans with capacity, labour, machine uptime and materials; performs capacity planning; manages subcontract planning and control; ensures Lean implementation; audits Logistics/Planning/Purchasing; maintains job pack quality; manages MRP action messages, production order alignment and visual management tools; expedites lower‑level components; manages ERP item loading, subcontract orders, and ensures accurate material postings, routings, physical counts, reconciliations, variance analysis and master data accuracy.
• Operational Excellence, Reporting & Stakeholder Management: Manages daily logistics and planning functions including review of MRP data, lead times, production orders and KPI‑driven load management; drives cost‑saving initiatives and continuous improvement; maintains and improves pull systems for MTS and MTO; manages SAP system reports; liaises with Sales, Projects, Procurement, Exports, Warehouse and Branches to resolve supply queries; communicates manufacturing progress to internal customers; advises Production Managers on planning matters; and ensures on‑time delivery to customer and stakeholder requirements.
• Systems, Continuous Improvement & Governance: Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve flow, efficiency, cost, and quality. Develop and implement improved planning processes, information systems, and automated workflows.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• SAP certification(advantageous).
• 4–6 years’ experience in a planning or production environment.
• Strong analytical skills and experience, plus solid problem‑solving capability.
• Solid Project/Programme Management experience.

End Date: February 27, 2026