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Planning Manager

Bromsgrove Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
The Planning Manager will oversee and optimise planning processes within a busy manufacturing business. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong organisational skills to ensure seamless operational performance.
  • Opportunity to build shape a planning function
  • Have the security of a huge order book

About Our Client

This role is with a well-established organisation in the manufacturing sector. Known for its quality output, the company is enjoying a buoyant order book, and planning for the future through further investment in people, systems, and facilities. This is a great time to join and create a legacy.

Job Description

As the Planning Manager, you will,

  • Develop and implement effective planning strategies (production / demand / supply) to meet operational goals. This will include a complete review of the supply chain, understand both manufacturing and supplier capacity constraints, to build a plan that can deliver to customer promise
  • Regularly review the operational plan with production / operations to understand bottlenecks, and support a drive to efficiency
  • Collaborate with procurement teams to align planning objectives with supplier capabilities.
  • Analyse data to forecast demand and manage inventory levels effectively, working with sales and the customer to balance priorities, and improve the customer experience
  • Identify and address potential risks in the supply chain, proposing mitigation strategies
  • Lead a team of planners, providing guidance and support to build engagement and performance
  • Contribute to the SLT to support operational and strategic goals

The Successful Applicant

A successful Planning Manager should have:

  • Experience within the manufacturing sector, with the capability of developing planning processes
  • Strong analytical skills and a results-driven approach to problem-solving.
  • Proficiency in planning software and tools relevant to the industry.
  • A solid understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management principles, ideally having implemented SIOP processes previously
  • A proven ability to lead and motivate teams effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior business leaders

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary in the range of £65000 to £70000 per annum.
  • Access to a company pension scheme and other benefits.
  • Opportunities for career progression within a respected organisation.
  • A supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
  • The chance to make a tangible impact in the industrial and manufacturing sector.



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Planning Manager, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Jonathan Weller
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6765842
Phone number
+44 161 829 0388

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Production Planning
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Bromsgrove
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jonathan Weller
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0388
Job reference
JN-062025-6765842