| Vacancy: | Fulfilment Planning Analyst
| Duration: | Permanent
| Location: | Thurso

At Denchi Power, we offer an environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your ideas will have a real impact. We are seeking a Fulfilment Planning Analyst to join our dynamic team. 

With over 20 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing batteries from our base in Thurso, Scotland, we proudly serve blue chip customers in defence, security, aerospace, oil and gas, and renewables markets. We are entering a new phase of growth and we need exceptional talent to grow alongside us.

As a Production Fulfilment Analyst at Denchi, you will help ensure our customer orders are delivered on time by making sure production is set up for success. From planning material availability to coordinating production schedules and updating the system with real-world feedback, you will help improve how we manage and move materials through the business.

You will work within the procurement function but act as a key link between production, customer service and stores. You will ensure that shortages are picked up early, materials are fit for purpose, and production data is accurate — before, during, and after each build. When something goes wrong, you will not just fix it — you will help improve the underlying system or process, such as correcting lead times, Bills of Materials (BOMs), or scheduling logic.

This role is well suited to someone early in their career, such as a recent graduate, who enjoys problem-solving, learning how systems fit together and making improvements that others can rely on. We will support your development and help you grow into a key player in our operations team. 

·    Review manufacturing picklists and confirm material availability, including expiry checks on adhesives and encapsulants.
·    Assist in raising purchase orders for any required materials during busy periods.
·     Liaise directly with suppliers to confirm delivery dates of open purchase orders and expedite if needed.
·     Assist with closing out work orders accurately, ensuring system data matches what was actually built.
·     Record and escalate fulfilment issues or material risks before they affect output.

·     Add newly accepted contracts into the production schedule using capacity and lead time assumptions.

·     Coordinate with production, customer service, and engineering to ensure plans are realistic and achievable.
·    Adjust dates and priorities where needed to protect on-time delivery.

·    Investigate fulfilment problems and track down the root cause — from incorrect lead times to errors in the Bill of Materials.

·   Suggest and make improvements to planning data to avoid repeat issues.
·   Capture lessons learned from each production run to improve future scheduling and kitting.

·    Liaise with stores to ensure kits are accurate, labelled, and complete.

·   Monitor stock availability and help resolve picking or kitting issues.
·    Ensure traceability and correct use of expiry-sensitive materials.

·   Facilitate weekly planning and production readiness reviews.

·   Coordinate input from planning, procurement, stores, and customer service to keep work on track.
·   Provide visibility on shortages, changes, and improvement actions.

·   Maintain logs of issues and actions and share updates with relevant stakeholders.

·   Track fulfilment performance and support reporting on schedule adherence and material availability.
·   Support improvement projects focused on data accuracy, process efficiency, and delivery reliability.

·    Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

·    Analytical mindset — enjoys solving problems and following them through.
·   Able to communicate clearly and work well with others across departments.
·   Comfortable using business systems and data tools (e.g. Excel, planning software, ERP platforms).
·   Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take ownership of tasks.

·   Experience (including placement or internship) in a manufacturing, operations, or supply chain setting.

·   Understanding of planning principles or supply chain basics.
·  Familiarity with manufacturing documents such as pick-lists, stock records, or BOMs.

·   Interest in building a career in production planning, procurement, or operations.
 

Full time standard hours of work are Monday-Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday 8am to 1230pm.

Benefits:
In this role you will benefit from:
 
 · Competitive salary – living wage employer
 · Flexible parental and adoption policies
 · Cycle to work scheme
 · Employee Assistance Programme
 · Group Life Assurance Scheme
 · Training & development budget
 · Pension contribution
 · 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
 
 The local area:
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland offers some truly amazing lifestyle opportunities including:

· Stunning scenery featuring iconic mountains and flat rolling moorlands right on your doorstep.

· The world famous Royal Dornoch golf course.

· An internationally recognised surf spot around the Thurso East reef with beautiful beaches and bays, wildlife, hills, and big skies.

· Friendly thriving communities.

·  Excellent local transport links to surrounding areas, including Inverness.
 
Our culture:
Each member of our team is encouraged by a working culture that offers empowerment, collaboration, and innovation to drive continuous improvement and outstanding engineered solutions.
 If you join the team at Denchi you will be working and collaborating with exceptional people from a diverse range of disciplines and backgrounds, many of whom are specialists in their specific area of expertise and are passionate about what they do.
 
Diversity, equity, and inclusion:
Here at Denchi, our people are at the heart of what we do, which is why we are committed to being an employer that allows our staff to bring their true selves to work each day.  We understand that diversity is a key to success and that what makes each of us different, strengthens us. 
  

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive working environment where all qualified applications are welcomed regardless of gender, race, religion, age, socio-economic background, disability, sexual or gender orientation. We value people for who they are and the contribution they make. We’re powering an inclusive future for all.
 
 Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Finally, we would love to hear from you if you think you have the skills, mindset, or experience for the job - even if you do not match some of the items we have listed. Full training will be provided and we believe in hiring the whole person, not just what is on your CV.