Planning Manager in Kendal

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centres. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment – we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we’d like to meet you.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Planning Manager located in Kendal. The Planning Manager will report to the Head of Supply Chain and be responsible for the tactical execution of our Planning and Purchasing goals as well as leading a professional team.

What a typical day looks like:

• Develop and maintain demand and supply plans to ensure alignment between customer needs, material availability, and production capacity.
• Drive cost efficiency initiatives, with a strong focus on WIP reduction, inventory optimization, and cash flow improvement.
• Own inventory performance and SIOP/S&OP processes, ensuring accurate data, clear reporting, and achievement of monthly targets.
• Oversee production and procurement planning, including weekly production scheduling and ensuring timely raw material availability.
• Monitor delivery performance and supply risks, proactively adjusting plans and leading mitigation strategies for delays or constraints.
• Lead planning excellence across the plant, including capacity planning, master resource planning, safety stock management, and supply execution processes.
• Provide strategic insights to manufacturing leadership, enabling informed decisions on capacity, cost optimization, and long-term operational performance.
• Lead and develop the planning team, while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Extensive experience (10+ years) across diverse Supply Chain roles, providing a well-rounded operational and strategic perspective.
• Degree educated in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Working towards or holding a professional certification in Supply Chain or Procurement (e.g., CIPS, APICS).
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent, with hands-on experience in planning environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, with the ability to effectively manage data, reporting, and analysis.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including planning, procurement, and inventory management.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success.
• A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
• A merit-based annual pay review
• Enhanced annual leave
• Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
• Referral bonus
• Volunteer days
• Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
• Sick pay scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function
• Travel opportunities (role dependent)
• Support in your well-being by access to Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
• On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always. Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.

Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.