Careers

Production Coordinator and Planner

Department: Production
Location: PO16, Fareham – Hampshire

THE COMPANY

Parkway is a leading British furniture manufacturer, with over 15 years specialising in ultra-luxury bespoke furniture for exclusive superyachts and high-end residential projects worldwide.

Based in Hampshire, our extensive manufacturing facilities operate across three sites, including a new 30,000sq foot centre of excellence.

Our highly skilled craftspeople, artisans and technical designers have the pleasure of working with leading international interior designers on award winning and iconic projects, producing the highest calibre of unique furniture, from hard case cabinetry and fitted furniture, through to luxury upholstery and high-end interiors.

THE ROLE

As part of our exciting and strategic expansion plans, we are now looking for an experienced and professional individual to join our team in our newly refurbished premises on an exciting variety of bespoke furniture projects. 

Ideally with a background or knowledge of luxury bespoke furniture or interiors, you will be highly organised and detail orientated, with the ability to multi-task in this exciting role.

As part of your role, you will be involved in the planning and monitoring of production schedules, processes, procurement, department administration and liaising with the production team and external suppliers. You will efficiently manage resources and should have a clear understanding of materials, manufacturing and technical drawings.

You will have a dynamic approach and diligent under pressure. Your stakeholder and budget management skills will be an invaluable asset in planning workflows.

This is a highly rewarding role to be part of a unique artisan team, with superb career opportunities, whilst gaining an in-depth knowledge of the very best in bespoke British luxury furniture.

MAIN DUTIES

  • Liaise with key suppliers, raising purchase orders, whilst monitoring and controlling costs, budgets and timelines for effective procurement.
  • Sourcing and coordinating products, components and materials as part of the order fulfilment, liaising with key departments of any changes.
  • Provide support to sales and production teams where necessary.
  • Planning and scheduling of orders with the production and workshop teams.
  • Prepare and manage internal costs sheets.
  • Liaise with sales and production teams on clear handover of completed sales orders.
  • Operating and updating systems.
  • Managing logistics, import and export of goods with internal and external teams.
  • Creating handover packs for the workshops as part of the order process.
  • Maintain daily organisation of files and documents, both digital and hard copy.
  • Hands-on approach to all aspects of the role. 
  • Implementation of good housekeeping. 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage and provide support where required. 
  • Demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of bespoke luxury furniture, interiors or fabrics.
  • Excellent communicator, with a high level of numeracy and literacy in English. 
  • Excellent time keeping and ability to meet deadlines. 
  • Ability to work under pressure both individually and as part of a team. 
  • Demonstrate a desire for self-improvement and enthusiasm to learn new skills. 
  • Flexible and ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
  • Excellent computer and administration skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary.
  • Workplace Benefits package.
  • Enhanced holiday with service.
  • 28 days holidays (including bank holidays), with an additional 5 days accrued holiday after time served service and paid birthday leave.
  • Free on-site parking

If you are ambitious and looking for excellent career opportunities with an exciting and passionate company, please send us your CV and a cover letter to careers@parkwayengland.com