Head of Planning

Overview

Owing to continued growth, a leading equipment manufacturer has a new role for a Head of Planning to lead on Planning activities, enhance the planning strategy and oversee the Sales, Inventory, Operations and Planning processes.

• Manage and lead a team of 5 to ensure production schedules and resource planning align with customer demand and manufacturing requirements, including existing manufacturing and introducing new products into manufacturing.
• Oversee day-to-day planning activities and develop and maintain reliable and detailed production schedules and the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Manage inventory policies and levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, coordinating with the Head of Supply Chain to ensure timely material availability.
• Ensure ERP and MRP data accuracy and lead improvements in planning systems and technology adoption.
• Draw on management and leadership experience to mentor and develop a high-performing planning team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Act as the senior planning interface and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Import/Export and Shipping to align plans with business objectives.

• Ideally you should have achieved a qualification in a relevant discipline such as Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as APICS CPIM/CSCP or Lean/CI certifications are desirable.

• With a proven background in manufacturing planning or supply chain, you should have a strong technical knowledge of MRP II principles, ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP), and supply planning methodologies.
• You should also have hands-on experience managing and developing Planning teams, including recognizing, inspiring, and motivating the team to contribute to business objectives, and implementing actions to develop the team.

• Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK without requiring sponsorship. Copies of Passports / Visas will be requested for verification.

Salary: c 60k, plus generous benefits

Benefits: Structured career development opportunities, an excellent work-life balance, private healthcare, share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, Pension Plan, subsidised on-site canteen, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your requirements.

Job Term: Permanent, Full Time, Onsite.

Skills: Head of Planning, Planning Manager, ERP, MPS, Operations Management, ERP, MRP, MES, SAP.