Strategy Manager / Senior 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 Manager Planning Manager Permanent Position Monday – Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 1:30pm finish Competitive Salary, 25 days holiday +bank Holidays 4x annual salary life assurance, pension The 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. 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. 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 High competency level in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum) 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. A proven team player with creative problem solving skills. Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.25 days holiday plus bank holidays 9% pension 3x annual salary life assurance