Planning Manager

2 weeks ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Hays Full time £45,000 - £55,000 per year

Your new company

A very established business that embraces change, diversity and promotes new ways of working on old ideas. They seek talented professionals to join their world-class team of innovators in a global, collaborative & multicultural environment, where you will be challenged, supported, and inspired to be extraordinary.

Your new role

The Planning Manager will be responsible for overseeing a team of Material Planners and Production Schedulers, ensuring effective coordination of resources, materials, and schedules to meet project objectives. This role will require strong leadership skills, strategic planning capabilities, and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Material Planners and Production Schedulers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Conduct regular team meetings to communicate objectives, performance metrics, and best practices. Develop and implement comprehensive planning strategies that align with project goals and customer requirements. Optimise inventory management and production scheduling processes to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times. Collaborate with engineering, project management, procurement and production teams to ensure seamless integration of planning activities with overall operations. Identify opportunities for process improvement within planning and scheduling operations, implementing best practices and innovative solutions. Lead initiatives to enhance forecasting accuracy and demand planning effectiveness.

What you'll need to succeed

Minimum of 5 years of experience in planning, scheduling, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Experience in complex project-based manufacturing is highly desirable. Proven track record of successful production planning and scheduling. Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.) and have advanced Excel skills. Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and techniques. ASCM (formally APICS) certification (CPIM or CSCP) or equivalent. Experience in a complex project-based manufacturing setting (e.g., aerospace, defence, or custom machinery)

What you'll get in return

The opportunity to work in an established business which is offering a salary of £50,000-£60,000 with the opportunity to work hybrid work after passing your probation.

What you need to do now

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