Head of Planning

2 weeks ago

Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom James Fisher and Sons plc Full time
About The Role

Head of Planning
James Fisher Defence
Aberdeen or Glasgow
The Role
We have an amazing opportunity for a Head of Planning to create a new global planning function which will be a key enabler of vital business process in line with the company's strategic objectives and drive for Scalability.

We will look to you to drive best practice across the organisation through effective leadership and build a robust and high performing team. The role will focus initially on the establishment and embedding of a new planning team and associated processes with the aim of putting these at the centre of JFD's Operation.

The Head of Planning will own the Global SIOP process and will work collaboratively and cross-functionally to balance Demand and Supply signals in line with business priorities. The role will be accountable for the company's ERP within the context of all types of manufacturing and production work, Master Schedule, all production schedules and the data integrity associated with high quality outputs from each frequently looking for opportunities to find efficiencies and better ways of working.

Role Accountabilities
  • Develop and Execute a Planning Strategy which meets the requirements of the job role purpose, including rolling out a global SIOP process, and establish a high performing Global Planning Function with best practice at the forefront.
  • Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Planning team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and providing room for development within the team.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Proactively understand the changing environment and available AI tools in this space that could be applied to JFD.
  • Act as the Data Stewart for all data associated with the Planning function.
  • Oversee the efficient and effective execution of improvement and strategic projects across the function as well as influencing same across the organisation.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that master and production schedules are prioritising correctly and meeting business needs.
  • Effectively and efficiently escalate concerns, conflicts and risks to Operations leadership where appropriate.
  • Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor system performance and drive continuous improvement.
Knowledge, Qualifications And Experience
  • Proven experience in leading and managing senior roles within an organisation and, particularly, within a complex manufacturing planning environment.
  • Experience of low volume, high mix manufacturing planning would be advantageous.
  • In-depth understanding of project planning and SIOP processes.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage, coach and mentor high performing teams demonstrating excellent leadership behaviours.
  • Clear ability to communicate complex topics in a simple and understandable manner.
  • Manufacturing experience would be advantageous.
If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, if you are someone who drives action then click 'apply' now we want to hear from you

About James Fisher And Sons Group
James Fisher is a global engineering services company that has evolved from its origins as a ship owner and operator to provide expertise and innovative technology across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport.

We help our customers deliver on their promises safely, efficiently, and responsibly. With a strong heritage built on our people and innovation, we are embedding sustainability across our business.

You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here: James Fisher - You Tube

Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.
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