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 ManagerPlanning ManagerSalary dependant on experiencePermanent PositionMonday – Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 1:30pm finishCompetitive Salary, 25 days holiday +bank Holidays4x annual salary life assurance, pensionSunbury on ThamesThe 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