Assistant Planning Manager

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Our client, a large Defence and Security supplier, is looking for an Assistant Planning Manager to join them on a contract basis at their site in Luton.

Key skills required for this role

Material Planning, SAP, Cost, Resource, BOM

Important

Develop and manage project plans and MRPII material schedules.

Our client, a large Defence and Security supplier, is looking for an Assistant Planning Manager to join them on a contract basis at their site in Luton.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be eligible to undergo SC Clearance.
8-month initial contract.
4 days per week onsite in Luton.

As an Assistant Planning Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating various aspects of project planning and execution. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and analyse data to optimise project success.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

Project Planning and Scheduling: Develop and manage project plans and MRPII material schedules, ensuring material availability and maintaining the delivery (MPS) output.
Cost Accounting: Use Excel macros and tables to analyse costs, determine adjustments, budgeting, and proper journal entries.
Resource Allocation: Allocate necessary resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet project requirements.
Team Collaboration: Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams to align efforts and achieve project goals.
Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders, including IPTs, senior management, project managers, and team members.
Purchase Requisition Management: Review purchase requisitions for materials or services needed for projects or operations.
Data Analysis: Analyze project data and performance metrics to identify trends and inform decision-making.
Performance Tracking: Monitor project progress, measure performance against milestones, and implement adjustments to keep projects on track.
Data Integrity: Identify anomalous data and maintain good practices to ensure accurate measurements.
Problem Solving: Address issues during project execution, making decisions aligned with project goals and company objectives.
Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address issues.
Adaptability: Adjust plans flexibly in response to changing circumstances or unexpected developments.
Configuration: Study Bills of Material (BOM).

What we are looking for:

Understanding of material requirements.
Good organisational, communication, and analytical skills.
Experience in planning, organising, and overseeing projects from initiation to completion.
Proficiency in SAP and Excel for planning and analysis.
Ability to analyze data and performance metrics to make informed decisions and mitigate risks.
Ability to work with multi-functional teams.
Effective time management skills.
Flexibility to adapt plans as needed.
Ability to review project plans and reports for accuracy.
Interpersonal skills to build relationships and resolve conflicts.
Confidence in decision-making based on data and understanding of project requirements.