Full job descriptionArria Furniture Group are looking for a motivated and organised apprentice to join our Production Planning team. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing, planning and supply chain while working alongside an experienced team.
You’ll support the day-to-day production planning process, helping to ensure materials, resources and production schedules are effectively coordinated. You’ll also develop your skills in data analysis, communication, problem-solving and business systems.
Responsibilities:
*Support the production planning team with daily scheduling and planning activities using systems such as KIS

*Help monitor production progress, materials and stock availability through Epicor and other planning tools

*Communicate with suppliers through outlook on when orders will be received

*Maintain accurate planning information, reports and documentation using Adobe

*Work with production, purchasing and other teams to resolve issues

*Learn and use planning systems and processes, including Epicor and KIS

*Contribute ideas to improve efficiency and planning processes

Full training and support will be provided as you work towards your apprenticeship qualification and build a career in production planning and supply chain.
About you:
You’ll be enthusiastic, willing to learn and comfortable working with numbers and data. Good organisation, communication and attention to detail are important, along with a positive attitude and a genuine interest in how products are made.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm
Benefits:
*Pension scheme

*Training and development opportunities

*Career progression prospects

Future prospects:
90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.
Important information:
This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.
Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.
On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6.
If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW!