Project Planning Co-ordinator

Our client is currently recruiting for a Project Planning Coordinator. Based in Barrow-in-Furness, the role is on a contract basis (ending March 2026).

ROLE

The Project Planning Coordinator acts as an interface point between the Barrow Planning function and other internal customers, including other company plants and field locations globally. Leading the communication to ensure alignment between plant/project needs and product delivery, responsible for on-time shipment. The role will monitor overall project scopes and work closely with the Master Production Scheduler (MPS). Responsible for providing progress updates to internal clients at the required level of granularity and frequency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the communication with internal plants and field locations, including running weekly Plant meetings.
• Monitor project scopes and ensure Barrow schedules are aligned, maintained and communicated.
• Work with plants to define and agree intercompany project schedules. Support scheduling decisions for new and existing intercompany projects.
• Work closely with MPS to ensure project requirements are achievable and Barrow deliveries are aligned to tree schedules;
• Maintain project MAD, CSD & CAD dates and ensure delivery adherence.
• Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
• Support the SAP Part Extension Process with maintenance of Sales View in material master.
• Monitor and respond to incoming queries.
• Check incoming PO’s to ensure alignment with RFQ and load into MRP system checking lead times, price, quantity etc.
• Work closely with planning colleagues and cross functionally to monitor execution of project requirements and achieving plant OTS targets.
• Co-ordinate all product returns (RANs)
• Perform other related tasks as need or at the discretion of next level manager

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills Required

• Excellent interpersonal skills, listening and understanding to guide problem solving.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to handle negotiation situations and clear, concise information delivery.
• Analytical thinking, organised approach to execution and detailed understanding of business acumen.

Key Experiences and Knowledge Required

• Qualification: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing and/or Commercial environment
• Excellent communication skills; visually, orally and written.
• Good knowledge of Manufacturing environments and MRP systems.