Planning Manager
Kendal, South Lakes - Based on-site full time
Full Time - 37.5 hours Monday to Thursday
Salary: £48,000 to £55,000 + Company Bonus
Exclusive opportunity managed by Butler Rose – Procurement & Supply Chain
Butler Rose is proud to be exclusively retained on behalf of a well-established and highly respected manufacturing organisation based in the South Lakes.
With a long-standing heritage and a strong international presence, this business is known for delivering advanced solutions into worldwide markets. As they continue to evolve and expand, they are now seeking a Planning Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping their supply chain performance.
The Opportunity
This is a key position within the commercial and supply chain function, responsible for driving forecast accuracy, improving planning processes, and ensuring alignment between customer demand and operational delivery.
You’ll work cross-functionally with commercial, operations, procurement, and finance teams to create a clear, data-driven demand plan that supports both customer satisfaction and business efficiency.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Build and refine demand forecasts using a combination of historical data, market insight, and forward-looking assumptions.
* Performed advanced production scheduling activities within the IERP Applications system to support operational efficiency and planning accuracy.
* Reviewed and enhanced ERP routings, work centres, and shop floor workbench data to improve system accuracy, reduce duplication, and maintain a reliable single source of truth.
* Developed customised ERP profiles, dashboards, and quick reports to provide real-time visibility of material risks and automate alerts for overdue orders.
* Interpret sales patterns, product trends, and external factors to enhance planning accuracy
* Facilitate regular forecasting reviews, bringing together key stakeholders to agree a unified plan
* Convert demand signals into clear operational requirements across production, purchasing, and inventory
* Track forecast performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement
* Highlight potential supply/demand risks and opportunities, providing actionable insight to leadership
* Support stock optimisation strategies to balance availability with working capital targets
* Develop clear, insightful reporting to support decision-making across the business
About You
* Experience in demand planning, forecasting, or wider supply chain planning within a manufacturing or engineering environment
* Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn complex data into meaningful insights
* Comfortable working with forecasting tools and advanced Excel
* Confident communicator who can collaborate and influence across multiple teams
* Proactive, solutions-focused, and driven by continuous improvement
* Understanding of integrated business planning (IBP) processes is advantageous
What’s on Offer
* Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience)
* Office based on site in S.Lakes
* Generous pension scheme
* Enhanced family-friendly policies
* Holiday allowance of 25 plus Banks with option to purchase additional days
* Health & wellbeing support
* Life assurance and additional benefits
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that combines heritage with innovation. You’ll have the chance to make a tangible impact in a role that sits at the heart of business performance, within a collaborative and values-driven environment.
Apply
To find out more or apply confidentially, please contact Lindsey Tremble at Butler Rose (Lancaster) via the application.
All applications are handled exclusively by Butler Rose. Direct applications to the employer will not be considered and will be redirected back to Butler Rose.