Sales and Operations Planning Manager Location: Southport, UK Department: Operations Reports To: Operations Director Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent UK-based manufacturing business committed to delivering high-quality products to UK and global markets. With a reputation built on compliance, and customer focus, our Southport manufacturing facility plays a vital role in supplying critical products under MHRA-regulated conditions. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and driven Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager to lead the development and execution of a robust production schedule for our manufacturing facility in Southport. This pivotal role ensures alignment between customer demand, factory capability, inventory levels, and raw material availability. As the S&OP Manager, you will act as the central point of coordination across purchasing, warehouse, production, packaging, and sales teams (both UK and export). You will be a key member of the senior site leadership team, contributing to the strategic direction of operations and regularly engaging with the MD and key customers. Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Scheduling * Develop and manage the master production schedule in alignment with long-term sales forecasts. * Ensure manufacturing capacity and material availability meet customer requirements and business objectives. * Balance short-term responsiveness with long-term strategic ...