Job Description
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 s...