Back Posted: Oct 14 2025

Planning and Logistics Specialist

OX11, Didcot , United Kingdom

Engineering jobs >> Manufacturing

Negotiable

Permanent

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Planning and Logistics Specialist

Company Overview:

For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. With steadily growing efficiency, innovative technologies are applied when developing new products and system solutions. The reliability of the products and the readiness to face all challenges of the market have been the key factors for WIKA achieving a leading position in the global market.

Within the WIKA Group, currently 11,200 employees are dedicated to maintain and improve technology in pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, and also in the fields of flow measurement, calibration and SF6 gas solutions.

WIKA Optical Sensing Ltd, previously known as Oxsensis, was acquired by WIKA in 2023 and brings expertise in optical sensing technology, particularly for pressure and temperature measurement.

Your Activities:

* Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels.

* Coordinate with operations and engineering teams to ensure capacity and resource alignment.

* Lead in creation, management and scheduling of Works Orders within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool to satisfy customer demands.

* Coordinate Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.

* Collaborate with supply chain/procurement team to facilitate, and ensure availability of materials for customer requirements.

* Monitor stock levels and stock control, ensuring materials are available and traceable for development and production activities.

* Along with the Supply Chain Manager, implement appropriate inventory levels and controls for each part.

* Organise and manage bonded stores, consumables and line side Kanban stock control.

* Conduct periodic stock checks, as required.

* Analyse material usage, stock levels and usage trends to improve inventory management.

* Generate regular reports on KPIs, such as inventory turnover.

* Prepare and deliver kits to appropriate resources and manage booking in processes.

* Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including international shipments.

* Implement and qualify cost effective and sustainable packaging solutions.

Your Profile:

* Experience in production planning using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

* Experience in inventory management and stock control methodologies.

* Awareness of customs regulations and export control.

* Proactive, energetic, supportive and team oriented.

Desirable:

* Experience in D365 (Microsoft ERP system).

* Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO9001 and AS9100D.

* Understanding of LEAN methodologies and waste reduction techniques.

What we offer:

* Competitive salary

* Pension scheme

* Cycle to work scheme

* Flexible working hours and hybrid working*

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Focused training and career development planning with opportunities to progress

* Free on-site parking

* Employee Referral Scheme

* Please note: The availability of hybrid working arrangements may vary depending on the specific role and its requirements.*

Planning and Logistics Specialist

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-113748
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 2

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