Data Analyst and Production Planner📍 Location: Cambourne Cambridgeshire
💼 Permanent, Full-Time
✈️ Some domestic and international travel may be required
Salary negotiable, dependent on experience
About the Opportunity
Manpower Group is proud to be partnering with a global leader in advanced technology and precision manufacturing to recruit an experienced Data Analyst and Production Planner.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge organisation at the forefront of innovation, supporting global production operations through world-class data analysis, demand forecasting, and materials planning. You'll play a key role in ensuring efficient supply chain performance and production alignment across multiple international sites.
The Role
As a Data Analyst and Production Planner, you'll combine your analytical expertise with strong operational planning skills to drive smarter, data-led decisions across the production and supply chain network. You will: - Utilise Power BI and SAP/CRM systems to analyse global sales data and support material demand forecasting.
- Develop and apply AI-based forecasting tools to improve decision-making accuracy.
- Work closely with IT and business teams to ensure data integration across systems.
- Collaborate with product and supply chain teams to gather forecasts, assess risks, and map market trends.
- Produce monthly and quarterly analytical reports to guide production decisions.
- Align material demand across global production plants and maintain accurate slot planning.
- Monitor flexibility in production capacity to respond to short-term market changes.
- Maintain and update an 18-month rolling forecast to balance production and supply chain demand.
- Support the planning process for Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and new product introductions.
- Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders on open forecasts and material availability.
- Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 & 14001 standards.
- Deputise for the Production Planning and Materials Logistics Manager when required.
About You
We're looking for a forward-thinking and data-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment. You will bring: - Strong analytical skills with experience using Power BI, SAP, and data visualisation tools.
- A background in production planning, demand forecasting, or materials logistics.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Confidence interpreting large datasets and turning insights into practical actions.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or technology-led industries (highly desirable).
What's on Offer - A dynamic and innovative environment where your insights drive real business impact.
- The opportunity to work with global teams and cutting-edge planning tools.
- Career development and progression opportunities within a world-class organisation.
If you're an analytical thinker who enjoys connecting data, systems, and people to optimise production performance - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Manpower Group to take the next step in your career as a Data Analyst and Production Planner.  |
