Planner – Production Planning & BOM Control Job at Solihull Full Time NEW

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