Lotus Cars is renowned for crafting world-class, high-performance, and lightweight sports cars that are celebrated across the globe.

Lotus Cars Limited serves as the company’s manufacturing HQ in the UK, where we proudly produce iconic models such as the Emira and the all-electric Evija. As we continue to elevate our capabilities and global presence, we are seeking a Production & Material Planner to join our dynamic Logistics & Planning team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Norwich.

Summary:

Ensure timely availability of production materials in line with production demands, create the production planning requirements, and process all relevant customer orders and schedules, and to expedite all necessary requirements from suppliers to support production and customer requirements. Support the day-to-day activity of the Planning Team.

What you'll do:

• Validate and enter customer orders & schedules in line with business operating procedures.

• Generate customer shipment documentation

• Co-ordinate appropriate customer logistical requirements

• Enter and maintain appropriate customer price lists and action Invoice approvals.

• Act as customer liaison for production specific activities

• Plan/schedule and generate associated purchase orders for materials required

• Plan/schedule and generate associate manufacturing orders for products required

• Support the Creation/issue production plan & manufacturing requirements

• Expedite/de-expedite purchase and manufacturing schedules as required.

• Run production & shortage reports to assist with planning activities.

• Liaise with Lotus Lightweight Structures Anodising to maintain requirements.

• Co-ordinate the disposition of goods to be “returned to vendors” and generate the relevant debit/credit notes.

• Assist with Admin activities within the Planning Team

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Knowledge of industry standards and logistical processes.

• MRP / ERP Competence.

• Flexible and used to dealing with staff, suppliers and customers in a wide range of situations. Self motivated.

• Manufacturing planning background and experience. Knowledge of the Automotive supply chain.

• Good interpersonal skills. Good team skills. Proactive Analytical and problem solving skills Integrity, honesty, confidentiality

• Good communication skills

Desirable:

• Ideally 4th Shift & SAP MRP system knowledge.

• Work well under pressure. Work with Microsoft Office packages. Knowledge of Lean Principles

• Previous experience working within an Automotive / Aerospace environment

• Personable and be able to build strong relationships. Team skills.

• Work well as a team

What we offer:

• 25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays: Recharge, explore, or binge-watch your favorite series with plenty of time to relax and enjoy life outside of work.

• Performance Bonus: Get rewarded for your hard work with an exciting, non-contractual bonus scheme—because great effort deserves great perks.

• Future-Proof Pension: Plan for your tomorrow while thriving today with a solid pension scheme to keep your future bright.

• Private Healthcare: Stay healthy and stress-free with premium healthcare coverage tailored to keep you at your best.

Additional Information:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with over 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.  

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. 

Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/