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Planning Manager

icon building Company : Owen Daniels
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icon geo-alt Sunbury-On-Thames, Middlesex

Job Description - Planning Manager

Our client are a leading manufacturer providing specialist solutions to a variety of industries such as aerospace, power generation, rail and oil and gas industries. They are looking for an experienced Planning Manager

Planning Manager
Salary dependant on experience
Permanent Position
Monday – Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 1:30pm finish
Competitive Salary, 25 days holiday +bank Holidays
4x annual salary life assurance, pension
Sunbury on Thames

The Planning Manager will form an integral part of the Operations Leadership Team. With a strong, solid background in most Manufacturing practices, All Planning processes, MRP control / understanding and Demand / Inventory Management, The candidate will lead a cross functional and direct team responsible for achieving Financial and Customer expectations.

Main Duties/Responsibilities
  • Lead, Maintain and manage next 6 month & 6 weekly sales plan based on Purchasing, Customer Services and Operations input with regular reviews.
  • Implement and manage a Master Production Schedule where required
  • Support all and any SIOP requirements with extended Senior Leadership Team to support Key Business Sales targets whilst appreciating Cumulative lead times and limitations.
  • Level Load the executable Sales plan within MRP system with Customer Services · Ensure all daily planning activities are executed within the service levels that the business needs. KPI led metrics on planner / schedulers
  • Focus on OTD with Operations of Production Orders to drive customer OTD improvements
  • Develop into and act as MRP “super user” for the planning department · Run and develop reports to ensure MRP parameters are within policy.
  • Develop, mentor and coach all members of the Planning Team.
  • Support all and any ERP projects that to help to drive business optimisation

Professional Knowledge & Experience:
  • Experience leading a team 5+
  • Proven ability to lead and execute SIOP
  • Full understanding of MRP parameters and functionality
  • Demonstrates solid analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities.
  • Proven ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations under pressure.
  • High competency level in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum)
  • Experienced in works order control
  • A proven understanding of traceability
  • Representing the section at internal meetings and presenting planning performance achievements
  • Ability to lead projects and negotiate with cross functional and cross market teams.
  • Good business writing skills and ability to use networks to influence business activity and convince others.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with good relationship building skills.
  • Ability to drive results and obtain information from a team.
  • A proven team player with creative problem solving skills.
  • Ability to multi task, proactive with good presentation skills and self-initiative.

Working hours:
  • Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm
  • Friday 8am – 1.30pm

Benefits
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • 9% pension
  • 3x annual salary life assurance


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