Our client is a leading manufacturer providing specialist solutions to a variety of industries such as aerospace, power generation, rail, and oil and gas industries. They are looking for an experienced Planning Manager.
Salary: Dependent on experience
Position: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 1:30pm finish
Location: Sunbury on Thames
The Planning Manager will form an integral part of the Operations Leadership Team. With a strong background in manufacturing practices, all planning processes, MRP control, and demand/inventory management, the candidate will lead a cross-functional and direct team responsible for achieving financial and customer expectations.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
* Lead, maintain, and manage the next 6-month & 6-week sales plan based on Purchasing, Customer Services, and Operations input with regular reviews.
* Implement and manage a Master Production Schedule where required.
* Support all SIOP requirements with the extended Senior Leadership Team to support key business sales targets while appreciating cumulative lead times and limitations.
* Level load the executable sales plan within the MRP system with Customer Services.
* Ensure all daily planning activities are executed within the service levels that the business needs, with KPI-led metrics on planners/schedulers.
* Focus on OTD with Operations of production orders to drive customer OTD improvements.
* Develop into and act as MRP “super user” for the planning department.
* Run and develop reports to ensure MRP parameters are within policy.
* Develop, mentor, and coach all members of the Planning Team.
* Support all ERP projects that help to drive business optimization.
Professional Knowledge & Experience:
* Experience leading a team of 5+
* Proven ability to lead and execute SIOP.
* Full understanding of MRP parameters and functionality.
* Demonstrates solid analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities.
* Proven ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations under pressure.
* High competency level in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum).
* Experienced in works order control.
* A proven understanding of traceability.
* Ability to represent the section at internal meetings and present planning performance achievements.
* Ability to lead projects and negotiate with cross-functional and cross-market teams.
* Good business writing skills and ability to use networks to influence business activity and convince others.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with good relationship-building skills.
* Ability to drive results and obtain information from a team.
* A proven team player with creative problem-solving skills.
* Ability to multi-task, proactive with good presentation skills and self-initiative.
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* 9% pension
* 3x annual salary life assurance
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