Morson are recruiting a Master Scheduler for an initial 2‑month contract, with the potential to extend. This role is based at a manufacturing site in Salisbury and would suit experienced planning professionals with strong S&OP and supply chain knowledge, looking to play a key role in aligning production, demand, and capacity within a fast‑paced operational environment.

This position will be mostly site‑based, with some flexible working from home available.

37.5 hours per week 4.5‑day working week

Working Hours

• Monday–Thursday: 08:00–16:45
• Friday: 08:00–12:30

Location

• Salisbury (primarily onsite)
• Some WFH available (expected ~2 days per week, subject to agreement)

Contract

• Initial 2 months
• Strong possibility of extension

Security Clearance

• BPSS (starts on BPSS)

• Develop, manage, and optimise the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
• Align customer demand with capacity, material availability, and inventory targets
• Work cross‑functionally with production, procurement, engineering, logistics, and sales
• Analyse forecasts, order backlogs, and resource availability
• Proactively identify and mitigate scheduling risks and bottlenecks
• Lead and contribute to S&OP meetings
• Provide clear visibility of schedule status, risks, and actions to stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement across planning and scheduling processes
• Support effective inventory control and minimise excess or obsolete stock
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to production planners
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company procedures

• Proven experience in a Master Scheduler / Senior Planning role
• Strong understanding of supply chain and S&OP processes
• Good general IT skills
• Confident stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑changing manufacturing environment

Desirable

• Experience using Microsoft Business Central
• Supply chain or planning qualifications

• Short‑term contract with extension potential
• Competitive and flexible day rate
• Stable working hours with an early Friday finish
• Some flexible working from home
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a planning function