Head of Planning

2 weeks ago

Gaydon, United Kingdom Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd Full time

Job no:
**509829**
Work type:
**Full Time - Permanent**

**Location**:
**Gaydon, Warwickshire**
Categories:
**Supply Chain**

Aston Martin is built upon the passion, skill and creativity of the people who dedicate their working lives to the most iconic brand in the world. Every intricate stitch beautifully expressed line, and the stirring noise of our engines is a manifestation of the desire and collective spirit to create the most beautiful cars: the soul of Aston Martin made real.

JOB PURPOSE:
The Supply Chain Planning team is responsible for creating robust, capacity assured, deliverable production plan to optimise the flow of material and car production whilst meeting business needs (cost, throughput, customer service) and managing risks.

Leading the Production planning function, tis role is responsible for the creation of an aligned production plan that meets all business objectives (volume, customer service and cost/efficiency). Production plans from longer term S/OP through to production line sequences and a pass to sales plan.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Leading planning team responsible for all line planning within AML. Ensuring team operate in line with AML standards and behaviours.
- Responsible for all aspects of production planning to ensure financial business plan targets are met for operations. Production planning, including PTS execution, Pipeline, Production execution (sequencing), Production Planning (MPS), S/OP.
- Ensuring planning/SC KPIs around plan stability, plan adherence & timely passing cars to sales.
- Leading the development of the company S/OP process.
- Developing planning scenarios to support business decisions.
- Developing and running a formal production planning process.
- Working with Manufacturing engineering to develop the Manufacturing Strategy in line with business plan requirements. (Input into factory planning/capacity).
- Working with finance to develop Operations budget and forecasting, ensuring that factory planning works within targets set out by the business.
- Lead Factory Planning ensuring that all aspects of operations are operating at the most cost-effective solution by setting and agreeing daily throughput rates.
- Lead Sales Order processing incl. SOA (amendments) process, working with sales operations and procurement to reduce customer lead times where possible, therefore allowing for a flexible and agile manufacturing facility which can react to changes without causing downtime.
- Develop and maintain Capacity tracking for all operations within manufacturing & Logistics working with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering and LLP (lead log. Provider - DHL).
- Working with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure launch planning is built into production plans. Establish the resources and strategy required to deliver current/new model content into production.
- Working with IT to develop and maintain Operations Status Reporting using latest business intelligence toolset. (Currently Power BI/SSRS - moving to Burst).
- Owner of the Planning processes and planning data within the company ERP system
- Providing the Commercial team with an accurate Pass to sales plan.
- Working with Product Strategy (long term) and Commercial (midterm) to ensure correct demand is built into production plans.
- Ensure the standardisation of core processes & all data is held on the departments SharePoint.
- Management of the planning team (S/OP through to line sequencing)
- Set clear objectives for your departments which support delivery of the business objectives.
- Developing training plans for managers & succession planning by understanding the current gaps versus requirements for each employee in the team.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

- Significant experience across Supply Chain functional areas and demonstrated ability to understand and manage complex supply chains.
- Deep understanding of planning processes and materials management.
- Prior experience in automotive or manufacturing industries either in business / supply chain / engineering roles
- Experience in automotive planning.
- Experience of managing of a team.
- Experience in successfully liaising and influencing a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to operate at different levels of the business.
- Ability to communicate, Summarize complex information.
- Experience in developing systems and processes.

Belong at Aston Martin

We understand that the incredible beauty, craft, and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.

Advertised**:07 Mar 2023 **GMT Standard Time
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