Planning Administrator

Gateshead Temporary up to £30,000 depending on experience Ref: 419620

The Opportunity:

Location: Gateshead
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Ongoing Temporary Assignment
Working Pattern: Fully Onsite

Planning Administrator

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Planning Administrator to join a busy and fast-paced organisation based in Gateshead on an ongoing temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented administrator who enjoys coordinating schedules, managing information and supporting operational teams.

Working closely with planners, schedulers and operational teams, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient coordination of workloads, resources and business activities.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the planning team with the coordination of schedules and workloads
Maintaining and updating planning information within SAP
Raising, processing and monitoring purchase orders, job records and service requests
Producing reports and analysing planning data as required
Managing administrative processes to ensure accurate record keeping
Liaising with internal departments, suppliers and customers regarding schedules and work updates
Monitoring workflow progress and escalating any potential issues or delays
Providing general administrative support to the wider operations and planning teams
Managing emails, documentation and system updates efficiently

About You

Previous experience in an administrative, planning, scheduling or coordination role
Strong working knowledge of SAP is essential
Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
Confident using Microsoft Office, including Excel
Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across multiple teams
Able to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Proactive, adaptable and able to use initiative

What's on Offer?

Immediate start opportunity
Ongoing temporary assignment with potential for long-term opportunities
Competitive salary equivalent of £28,000 - £30,000
Friendly and supportive working environment
Valuable experience within a well-established organisation

If you have strong administrative experience and are confident using SAP, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity in Gateshead.