Company Description
ABOUT LGC BIOSEARCH TECHNOLOGIES:
With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver mission critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech and agrigenomics. Our integrated portfolio of products, services and expertise supports our purpose of Science for a Safer World and we have embodied our mission by working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatment for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organisation.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and diligent Planning Process Lead to join our organisation. In this key role, you will manage our routings and BOM's planning processes. You will focus on operational excellence and ongoing improvements across our supply chain and manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will show strong leadership skills, analytical thinking, and a dedication to optimising our planning frameworks to improve efficiency and support business goals.
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous optimisation of routing and BOM planning processes across the organisation to achieve outstanding results!
1. Manage cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between planning, manufacturing, and supply chain functions
2. Analyse current planning methodologies and find opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains
3. Build and maintain routing structures that support production scheduling, capacity planning, and cost optimisation
4. Coordinate the configuration and maintenance of routing data within enterprise systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency
Develop and deliver training programmes to ensure collaborators understand and effectively utilise planning processes
5. Monitor important metrics related to planning accuracy, lead times, and resource utilisation
6. Collaborate with collaborators to gather requirements and translate them into process improvements
7. Conduct root cause analysis on planning issues and implement corrective actions
Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management on process performance and recommendations
8. Lead change management efforts to facilitate the adoption of new planning methodologies and systems
9. Ensure compliance with organisational standards and guidelines in planning operations
Qualifications
Skills and Experience:
10. Minimum 5 years' experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or operations planning or equivalent
11. Proven expertise in routing and structure build, optimisation, and management within IFS & or SAP
12. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data
13. Proficiency in process modelling and documentation techniques
14. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and pivot tables
15. Proven project coordination skills capable of handling several initiatives concurrently
16. Demonstrated people skills and ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams
17. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
18. Organised approach to work with meticulous attention to detail
Desired Skills and Experience:
19. Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
20. Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
21. Background in change management and process transformation initiatives
22. Experience with supply chain planning tools and advanced scheduling software
23. Familiarity with manufacturing or process engineering principles
24. Certification in project management or process improvement fields
Additional Information
ABOUT LGC:
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.
OUR VALUES
25. PASSION
26. CURIOSITY
27. INTEGRITY
28. BRILLIANCE
29. RESPECT
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.
For more information about LGC, please visit our website
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