Job Description
PLANNING ENGINEER
SANDIACRE, NG10 5AN (ONSITE)
COMPETITIVE SALARY
Are you a Planning Engineer looking to make a real impact? Progress Rail Services UK is seeking a Planning Engineer to support the Planning & Materials Manager in driving effective change management and maintaining accurate product structures. This role will support both tactical and strategic initiatives to improve supply chain planning processes, while ensuring production plans are created and executed to meet customer demand, delivering on time and in full.
THE ROLE:
As a Planning Engineer, you will be required to:
- Review MRP and S&OP data to support the release of production, spares and change related work in line with supply chain requirements
- Create and maintain Material Master data and product templates within MRP to support PFEP changes and forecast delivery
- Develop and analyse forecasts to support decision‑making across demand, capacity, inventory and work content
- Build and maintain agile inventory plans to meet internal and external service level targets
- Visualise material flow and identify opportunities to reduce cost and improve supply chain efficiency
- Lead constraint management activities, monitoring capacity, identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies
- Streamline supply chain processes and systems, driving continuous improvement and planning best practices
- Manage project‑specific (right to left) plans, working cross‑functionally to ensure alignment and adoption
- Perform inventory reconciliation, maintain planning rules and produce departmental KPIs to ensure data accuracy and reporting
- Proactively resolve issues, support colleagues, and promote a positive, safety‑first culture in line with company standards
THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal Planning Engineer:
- Previous experience working across multiple supply chain disciplines, such as Production Planning, Material Planning, Logistics, or Supply Chain Administration (3/4 disciplines preferred)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel capability preferred
- Proven experience using ERP/MRP systems within a supply chain or manufacturing environment
- Solid understanding of material master data, BOM management and product structures
- Experience assessing and implementing engineering or customer change notices
- Broad understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain principles and functional interdependencies
- Hands on experience in materials and inventory planning, including supplier replenishment strategies
- Working knowledge of manufacturing planning processes including MPS, MRP, capacity planning, shop floor control and warehousing
- Demonstrable experience in constraint management, problem solving and applying agile or lean solutions
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage complexity, balance priorities, and engage stakeholders at all levels
BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary + company bonus
- Tailored training and development, including company‑funded external qualifications where relevant
- Generous pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
- Life assurance at 3.5× your salary
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support
- Discounted gym membership – up to 25% off at 4,000+ UK gyms
- Fuel card savings of 2–3p per litre at 3,500 stations, including BP, Esso and Shell
- Employee recognition schemes celebrating great work
- 33 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL:
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.
Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.
PROGRESS RAIL VALUES:
- Integrity – the power of honesty
- Excellence – the power of quality
- Teamwork – the power of working together
- Commitment – the power of responsibility
- Sustainability – the power of endurance
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.
We would politely request no agencies please.
