Blatchford is a multi-award winning, global manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.
Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.
Due to continued growth and expansion, we have a brand new and exciting opportunity for a Head of Planning to join our team based our Head Office in Basingstoke.
The role
As Head of Planning, you will lead the planning and operations purchasing department.
Key duties.
* Leadership and people management of the planning and operational purchasing team frequently.
* Overarching and leading the centralised planning team facilitating the global plan across all supply and demand sites.
* Working cohesively with the Master Data and Planning Manager and Head of Supply Chain to optimise planning and master data set up.
* Ensuring global supply and demand is optimised and stock is aligned.
* Daily management of routine transactional purchasing requirements for a wide range of commodities including electronics, machining, raw materials, injection mouldings, proprietary parts, third party products and subcontract processes
* Daily management of factory planning and scheduling across four production areas, assembly department and service area
* Ensuring daily operational KPIs are met, such as Despatch OTD, Supplier OTD
* Developing robust material management processes to ensure accuracy of stock
* Supporting ERP enhancement programs
* Inventory management and optimisation in line with budget expectations
* New Product Introduction (NPI) planning and improving / streamlining processes
* Future Integration of PLM into ERP system
What are we looking for?
Key skills
* Degree or relevant qualification in supply chain or production planning
* Supply chain/Planning Leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
* Production planning and scheduling experience within a manufacturing batch and serialised environment
* S&OP process management experience.
* Exceptional working knowledge of ERP set up and optimisation
* Problem solving skills
* Strong leadership skills and experience.
* Ability to motivate and inspire complex and geographically diverse teams.
* Self-driven and result orientated.
What can we offer you?
Benefits
* Highly competitive salary
* 25 days holiday (rising with service)
* Option to purchase additional holiday.
* On Demand Pay
* Pension
* Death in Service
* Discounted shopping and leisure activities
* Health cash plan
* Cycle to work scheme.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team, within a unique environment and contribute to the success of our award-winning organisation.