Planning Lead
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Inventory Control & Analysis
Join a global engineering and technology leader that delivers innovative automation, electrification and digitalisation solutions across a wide range of industries. With a strong reputation for investment in people, continuous improvement and operational excellence, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to play a key role within a highly advanced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities – Planning Lead- Own and maintain the master production schedule, ensuring customer demand is met whilst optimising inventory levels and manufacturing capacity.
- Lead the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, providing accurate demand and supply forecasts.
- Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to align manufacturing plans with business objectives.
- Monitor material availability, capacity constraints and production performance, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Analyse planning data and KPIs to identify risks, improve forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support new product introductions and strategic projects, ensuring effective planning and resource allocation.
- Previous experience in a Master Scheduler, Supply Chain Planner, Production Planner or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production planning methodologies.
- Experience leading or supporting S&OP processes.
- Ability to analyse complex data and make informed planning decisions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- APICS, CIPS, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related qualification would be advantageous.
- Annual Bonus
- Pension matched up to 10%
- Private Medical Cover
- x6 Life Assurance
- Generous Holiday Allowance
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Flexible Benefits Package
- Employee Assistance Programme
Ideal background / Previous roles may include Master Scheduler, Master Production Planner, Senior Production Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Lead Planner, Manufacturing Planner, Operations Planner, Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Planner, Demand & Supply Planner, Materials Planning Manager, Production Planning Manager or Supply Planning Manager
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