Planning Manager

Sales & Operations Planning Manager Farnborough Up to £85,000 per annum  Bonus  Benefits Permanent | Hybrid Working We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering and technology organisation for an experienced Sales & Operations Planning Manager to join their team based in Farnborough. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected business operating across complex, large-scale programmes, where you will play a key role in driving operational performance, resource planning and business strategy across the organisation.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of the S&OP process, ensuring effective planning, forecasting and resource management to support project delivery and wider business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading the Sales & Operations Planning process across the business Ensuring operational and financial plans are aligned and based on agreed assumptions Managing supply and demand planning to ensure projects are properly resourced Monitoring operational performance and supporting improvement initiatives across the business Identifying risks, challenges and opportunities within operational plans Producing reports and communicating planning performance to senior stakeholders Driving continuous improvement across S&OP processes, systems and tools Working closely with finance, strategy and operational teams to support business performance Building strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple departments and seniority levels Requirements:
Extensive experience leading Sales & Operations Planning within a large, complex organisation Strong experience managing operational planning, forecasting and resource allocation Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership Strong leadership and team collaboration skills Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities Experience driving process improvements and challenging existing ways of working Degree qualified or equivalent experience within a relevant field Package:
Salary up to £85,000 per annum  bonus Hybrid working arrangement Long-term career progression opportunities Opportunity to work within a highly respected and innovative organisation Collaborative and supportive working environment This role is based in Farnborough with a minimum of three days per week onsite.