Planner - Production Planning & BOM Control
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We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that's passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers.
Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it!
At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business.
So if you're passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that's shaping the future of this legendary brand, we'd love to hear from you!
The Role
The successful Planner will be responsible for end-to-end production planning and control across UK and India operations, ensuring alignment with customer demand and business targets. The role involves creation and management of work orders, VINs, and engine numbers, while coordinating closely with Supply Chain, Operations, and Commercial teams to deliver production plans on time.
You will also be accountable for maintaining BOM and material master data integrity in SAP, including production versions, engineering change implementation (DCNs), and ensuring seamless transition of parts with minimal obsolescence.
The role supports capacity planning, order execution, and resolves SAP/MRP-related issues to enable smooth production flow.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Commit and create workorders, VINs for all the models – India & UK
Coordinating with key stakeholders (Supply Chain, Operations) for new models deliveries to meet the customer order commitments
Raising and amending production orders as per requirements, ensuring production posting completion
Coordinate for order processing and execution as per committed lead times
Handle SAP related errors / issues during production
Updating Build Tracker, WO Status tracker, KPI dashboards as required
Maintenance of current BOMS in SAP
Creating SAP Production Versions, MM completions & workflows for new parts & SKUs
Plan effectivity of any engineering changes/DCN’s to ensure that there is a seamless transition to the new part in production
Liaise with Stores & Supply Chain team for BOM audit and corrective actions
Review periodically material master data and maintain accuracy
Coordinate with Stores & supply chain team for BOM audit and corrective actions
Conduct stock analysis of non-moving items and identify disposition actions
Collaborate with Norton India team & SAP team to resolve issues arising in BOM, Material master, MRP and production plans
Plan effectivity of any engineering changes/DCN’s to ensure that there is a seamless transition to the new part in production
Coordinate for Capacity planning reviews for entire supply chain as per Production plan
Track status of DCN implementation and ensure near zero obsolescence; Implement the DCN changes in production effectively taking care of the old revisions through revision control management
Support in releasing yearly/monthly/plant wise production plan
Co-ordinate with Operations, Commercials team for production plan and execution to meet the product demand
Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering, supply chain or project management
At least 3-4 years of experience in production planning, supply chain management and change management in automotive industry
Proven track record of successfully implementing and managing changes
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
Expertise in SAP ERP – PP modules
Experience with automotive manufacturing processes, technologies, and supply chain management
Rewards of working for Norton:
We like to take care of our Nortoneers and we think we offer some pretty decent rewards. Here's what you'll get when you join the team:
Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience
33 days of holiday (inc. Bank Hols) to relax and recharge
Generous pension scheme that sets you up for the future, with access to personalised advice
Private Medical Insurance and a Cash Back Programme to keep you feeling your best
Life insurance (4x salary) because we've got your back no matter what
FREE fruit, got to have your five-a-day!
WeCare Employee Assistance Programme, which includes access to online GP services, dietary advice, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and a fitness programme
Experience the thrill of an entrepreneurial environment within a larger, well-funded company with ambitious long-term goals
Elevate your career with our Ideas for Excellence scheme, where every brilliant idea is not just valued, but also rewarded!
A diverse and international team that brings together different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences
Join the fun with our twice-yearly employee events, payday socials, and loads of exciting activities in between!
Want to go green? You can enjoy free electric bicycle hire
Plus, no need to stress about finding a parking spot - we've got on-site free parking covered and FREE electric charge points
We know how important it is to take care of our team, and we're committed to continually improving our reward offering in line with the business growth plan.
Join us and see for yourself!
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT AGENCY APPLICATIONS
- Department
- Operations
- Locations
- Head Office
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Norton Motorcycles
Join one of the most iconic brands in the motorcycle industry. We are in a pivotal moment of our history, and therefore the right candidates will be able to help us secure future success, drive value from innovation, and create a quality-driven, indomitable legacy.