Head of Planning in Hampshire

Blatchford is a multi-award winning, global manufacturer of some of the world's most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Planning to lead our team, based at our brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Basingstoke.

The role involves:

• Leadership and people management of the planning and operational purchasing team.
• Overarching and leading the centralised planning team facilitating the global plan across all supply and demand sites.
• Working cohesively with the Master Data and Planning Manager and Head of Supply Chain to optimise planning and master data set up.
• Ensuring global supply and demand is optimised and stock is aligned.
• Daily management of routine transactional purchasing requirements for a wide range of commodities including electronics, machining, raw materials, injection mouldings, proprietary parts, third party products and subcontract processes.
• Daily management of factory planning and scheduling across four production areas, assembly department and service area.
• Ensuring daily operational KPIs are met, such as Despatch OTD, Supplier OTD.
• Developing robust material management processes to ensure accuracy of stock.
• Supporting ERP enhancement programs.
• Inventory management and optimisation in line with budget expectations.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) planning and improving/streamlining processes.
• Future Integration of PLM into ERP system.

What are we looking for?

As Head of Planning, you will have the following key skills:

• Degree or relevant qualification in supply chain or production planning.
• Supply chain/Planning Leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Production planning and scheduling experience within a manufacturing batch and serialised environment.
• S&OP management experience.
• Exceptional working knowledge of ERP set up and optimisation.
• Problem solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills and experience.
• Ability to motivate and inspire complex and geographically diverse teams.
• Self-driven and result orientated.

What can we offer you?

As Head of Planning, you will receive the following benefits:

• Highly competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday (rising with service).
• Option to purchase additional holiday.
• On Demand Pay.
• Pension.
• Death in Service.
• Discounted shopping and leisure activities.
• Health cash plan.
• Cycle to work scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team, within a unique environment and contribute to the success of our award-winning organisation.