Location:
Poole, GB, BH17 7ER
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Type of Employment: Full-time
Career Level: Professional
Job Family: Manufacturing
Date posted: 22 Jun 2026
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Uniting what’s next in traffic.
Production Order Planner
At Yunex Traffic, we launch cities into the future with forward-looking infrastructure and transport solutions, making mobility safer, more efficient and more sustainable for all.
Please note This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Our Commitment:
At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world. Join us and make a difference too.
If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what’s right for the world by employing the people who live in it.
At Yunex Traffic, we recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.
Do you want to make a difference with the work you do? Join us as a Production Order Planner.
The Production Order Planner role is a key part of the operations team, responsible for planning and coordinating production activities to ensure smooth and efficient delivery. You will align materials, capacity, and priorities to meet customer demand and operational targets. Working closely with production, supply chain, and other business functions, you will maintain an accurate and achievable production plan, manage competing priorities, and ensure clear communication across teams. This role reports into the Planning Manager and plays an important part in delivering consistent performance against operational metrics.
You will take ownership of planning activities, maintain high levels of data accuracy across systems, and proactively identify and resolve risks to delivery. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will challenge existing processes and contribute to improving overall planning performance and efficiency.
What are my responsibilities?
Own the timely creation of requisitions and placement of orders to support Commercial Spares and Project delivery
Drive effective planning and prioritisation to meet customer demand and project timelines
Lead capacity planning activities, ensuring alignment to delivery requirements
Maintain accurate and reliable planning data across SAP, ERP, and Excel systems
Communicate clear plans, priorities, and risks across commercial, project, and operational teams
Proactively identify planning risks and resolve issues with pace and accountability
Challenge existing ways of working and drive continuous improvement in planning performance and efficiency
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Strong analytical capability with a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail
Proven experience in planning within manufacturing or project environments
SAP / ERP and Excel proficiency
Confident communicator, able to influence across cross-functional teams
Self-driven, takes ownership, and delivers with minimal supervision
Willing and able to challenge constructively to improve outcomes
Desirable
Experience supporting manufacturing delivery
Knowledge of capacity planning and forecasting
Track record of driving continuous improvement or optimisation initiatives
We offer:
Competitive Package including an annual bonus.
Continuous training and learning opportunities to support career development.
26 days of holiday, increasing up to 29 with length of service.
37.5-hour working week.
Excellent pension, with matching contributions up to 10% of pensionable salary.
Flexible benefits package to suit your personal needs.
Investment in personal development and support for membership of professional institutions.
How do I apply?
We can only accept online applications.
About Us:
We are a global leader in intelligent transport systems with more than 3,500 passionate employees who pioneer, develop, create, install and maintain innovative road traffic and mobility solutions all over the world.
We make our roads smarter, safer and greener. The work we do enables cities, highways authorities and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable for everyone.
Our solutions range from traffic lights, tolling solutions and tunnel management to software, AI applications and the intelligent networking of all road users.
Become a Traffic Transformer and help us to continue transforming towns and cities all over the world.
What else do I need to know?
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