Planning Manager £50,000–£65,000 + Bonus Manchester (On-site with some flexibility) Help scale a growing UK manufacturer. This well-established engineering and manufacturing business supplies complex electrical products used in energy, rail, defence, and critical infrastructure projects across the globe. They’re scaling fast – with turnover set to double this year – and shifting from low- to medium-volume production. As Planning Manager, you’ll lead the rebuild of planning systems and processes to help the business scale efficiently and sustainably. Your role This is a hands-on planning role. You’ll be at the centre of operations, working with supply chain, manufacturing, and leadership to ensure the right parts and products are available at the right time – all while improving systems, data, and decision-making. Key responsibilities: * Build and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) * Lead the monthly S&OP process and weekly planning reviews * Improve ERP system accuracy – BOMs, routings, and lead times * Balance demand, capacity, and inventory to hit delivery targets * Drive short-, medium-, and long-term capacity planning * Lead improvements in scheduling, planning data, and forecasting * Work with procurement and logistics to ensure material availability * Support new product introductions and CI initiatives What you’ll need * Strong ERP/M...