Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with 65 years of rich heritage, rooted in craftmanship. As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career.

We are guided by three core values that are at the heart of everything we do: be yourself, act courageously, and show you care. They make us who we are and inspire us to push boundaries, embrace our individuality, and stand up for what's right.

THE ROLE

As our (Junior) Production Planner you will coordinate the purchasing of footwear and accessories with the Global Supply Chain base to ensure the best delivery and maximum efficiency in production.

This is an exciting global role which is varied & fast paced. You’ll need to be adaptable, have strong attention to detail and comfortable with high volumes of data. In return you’ll play a key role in coordinating our supply, an essential part of our business.

Some of the key accountabilities include:

• You will work within the global supply planning team to coordinate all orders placed to the factories according to our purchasing calendar.
• Plan purchase orders in accordance with the capacity plan, by month, by construction to ensure maximum efficiency for customer and factory. You will use your planning skills to fulfil factories to keep production continuous and ensure we have no production gaps.
• You will process seasonal and other samples according to the sample calendar and be responsible for assigned factory to deliver on time. You will keep seasonal sample shipment information for all customers up to date.
• Able to Prioritise Collab/SMU and Key Story orders with Factories and ensure all delivered on time V launch date.
• Able to lead/chair/organise Global Supplier and Regional Teams calls.
• Monitor factory acknowledgements/confirmations/Latest Ex Factory Dates and update Regions on Progress of production of orders. You will instruct the factories to maintain a strict process, following company requirements with all outstanding purchase orders.
• Work with shipping and other internal parties to ensure correct shipping methods are issued to the factories and all invoices are issued in a timely manner.
• You will function as a key partner & in a customer centric way to our global regions, effectively communicating with our Americas, APAC and EMEA regions. In addition, you will assist our regional & factory colleagues in trouble shooting their queries with your technical knowhow. Key stakeholders include our sourcing teams, country managers as well as our factory management teams.
• You will work with the Global Sourcing team to understand and build on engagement to ensure the best levels of engagement and communication.
• You will work closely with our nominated forwarder(s)/forwarder system(s) and Global logistic teams.
• Analyse data and create reports as required, making recommendations where appropriate.
• You will focus on high performance and drive and deliver through individual team plans.
• It goes without saying that everyone at Dr. Martens is a team and will take on other duties / projects as required.
• Some travel may be required between our UK based sites (Northamptonshire & London)

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

• You will have experience in a similar planning role, ideally within a global manufacturing discipline.
• Knowledge of shipping terminology and ERP systems.
• Customer service experience & a customer centric mindset
• You will have experience working with high volumes of data and be able to analyse this data to make recommendations. Be able to work in a demanding environment to meet deadlines.
• You will be a confident user of the Microsoft Office packages, including advanced Excel skills – this is essential.
• Confident in Power point presentations and presenting to various stake holders.
• Strong administrative & communication skills to a Global audience.
• Experience consulting with internal & external stakeholders in a global context.
• Experience negotiating and a keen interest in developing this further.
• Right to work in UK is a must.

At Dr. Martens, we live and breathe our 3 core values —they’re at the heart of who we are. They never stand-alone but work together as a balancing act of rights and responsibilities to support how we work together at DMs. BE YOURSELF. ACT COURAGEOUSLY. SHOW YOU CARE. Our values also underpin the DM Way, our behavioural framework, which describes the 8 factors that drive success for our people.

Your technical capability will go hand in hand with our DM Way success factors:

• Develop: build on your strengths and superpowers while stepping outside your comfort zone to encourage growth and development – both for yourself and your colleagues.
• Lead: set individual performance and development goals linked to our business strategy. Maintaining motivation, supporting others and embodying our purpose and values.
• Explore: understand the consumer impact of your role, connect with other teams, and see the bigger picture within DM.
• Invent: challenge conventions, respecting DM's heritage while offering practical improvement suggestions and ideas.
• Connect: contributes to positive team energy by valuing diverse perspectives, promoting open dialogue, and building strong relationships within and beyond the team.
• Influence: share ideas confidently, listen empathetically, and adapt approach to resonate with others, bringing positivity and strong communication skills to inspire enthusiasm.
• Drive: embody pride in our brand, proactively seek improvement, and deliver on promises with integrity. Show initiative, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Organise: prioritise demands, manage time effectively, and identify opportunities for improvement.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Welcome to the family free pair of Docs
• 65% off all Docs
• Award-winning ‘Buy As You Earn’ Dr. Martens share plan
• Private healthcare
• A dedicated culture team
• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Early Friday finish

Are you ready to fill your boots? Apply now.

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.