Planning Manager Kendal, South Lakes - Based on-site full time Full Time - 37.5 hours Monday to Thursday Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 + Company Bonus With a long-standing heritage and a strong international presence, this business is known for delivering advanced solutions into worldwide markets. As they continue to evolve and expand, they are now seeking a Planning Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping their supply chain performance. This is a key position within the commercial and supply chain function, responsible for driving forecast accuracy, improving planning processes, and ensuring alignment between customer demand and operational delivery. You’ll work cross-functionally with commercial, operations, procurement, and finance teams to create a clear, data-driven demand plan that supports both customer satisfaction and business efficiency. Build and refine demand forecasts using a combination of historical data, market insight, and forward-looking assumptions. Performed advanced production scheduling activities within the IERP Applications system to support operational efficiency and planning accuracy. Reviewed and enhanced ERP routings, work centres, and shop floor workbench data to improve system accuracy, reduce duplication, and maintain a reliable single source of truth. Developed customised ERP profiles, dashboards, and quick reports to provide real-time visibility of material risks and automate alerts for overdue orders. Interpret sales patterns, product trends, and external factors to enhance planning accuracy Convert demand signals into clear operational requirements across production, purchasing, and inventory Track forecast performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement Highlight potential supply/demand risks and opportunities, providing actionable insight to leadership Develop clear, insightful reporting to support decision-making across the business Experience in demand planning, forecasting, or wider supply chain planning within a manufacturing or engineering environment Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn complex data into meaningful insights Comfortable working with forecasting tools and advanced Excel Understanding of integrated business planning (IBP) processes is advantageous Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience) Office based on site in S.Generous pension scheme Enhanced family-friendly policies Holiday allowance of 25 plus Banks with option to purchase additional days Health & wellbeing support Life assurance and additional benefits This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that combines heritage with innovation. You’ll have the chance to make a tangible impact in a role that sits at the heart of business performance, within a collaborative and values-driven environment.
Strategy Manager / Senior Manager in Kendal employer: Butler Rose
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Cumbria as a Purchasing Buyer Electronics, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development. With a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package including generous annual leave, hybrid working options, and health and wellbeing initiatives, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a significant impact on procurement processes while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
