Vickerstock Antrim And Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Production & Supply Planning Lead
Vickerstock Antrim And Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Senior Recruitment Consultant - Supply Chain & Procurement
Vickerstock are working in partnership with a global manufacturing business on the appointment of a Production & Supply Planning Lead on a full-time permanent basis.
As the Production & Supply Planning Lead, you will report directly to the SC Manager and will have responsibility for the production planning function. Among other things, a core responsibility will be to develop forecast accuracy controls and measures in conjunction with regional and commercials teams to drive ongoing improvement plans.
* Hours: M-F 08:30 - 17:00 (40 hours)
* Hybrid
* Pension Cont
* BUPA
* 10% company bonus achievable
In your new role:
* Lead the monthly S&OP demand planning and forecasting process to enable effective factory scheduling while achieving regional inventory targets.
* Oversee the execution of the demand plan in alignment with operational and production capacities.
* Drive robust order management processes to achieve OTIF (On-Time in Full) delivery, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and continuous improvement with a strong customer focus.
* Manage production planning and scheduling for the solutions factory to ensure adherence to production plans and maintain optimal finished goods inventory across regions.
* Collaborate with logistics and 3PL partners to support weekly planning and shipment scheduling.
* Optimise production line capacity, enhancing labour efficiency and minimising changeover times.
* Implement and monitor forecast accuracy metrics, working closely with regional and commercial teams to drive sustained improvement initiatives.
What you will need to succeed:
* Previous experience in a manufacturing/engineering business, ideally in a regulated industry.
* 3rd level qualification, ideally a relevant degree.
* Experience in SAP is advantageous
* Understanding of Integrated Business Planning.
For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with our supply chain consultant Michael Irwin today!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Supply Chain and Production
* Industries
Manufacturing
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