Right Hire Recruitment is looking for a talented Production Planning / Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) Specialist to play a key role in coordinating production plans, balancing customer demand with operational capacity and ensuring production targets are achieved. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys solving problems and can bring together different teams to keep operations running efficiently. THE ROLE
- Own and manage rolling production plans covering the next 3-12 weeks.
- Translate the agreed Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) plan into achievable monthly and weekly production requirements.
- Balance customer demand against production capacity, labour, materials and supply constraints.
- Work closely with Production, Operations, Commercial, Engineering and Supply Chain teams.
- Lead weekly planning reviews, agree priorities and monitor progress against production targets.
- Identify potential risks and bottlenecks early, coordinating recovery plans to minimise disruption.
- Provide clear priorities and planning parameters to scheduling teams.
- Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions where required.
- Maintain accurate planning data, reports and operational documentation.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes, systems and reporting.
- Previous experience in production planning, operations planning, supply chain or a similar manufacturing role.
- A strong understanding of S&OP, S&OE, MRP and capacity planning.
- Experience using ERP or manufacturing planning systems.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
- The ability to balance customer requirements against operational constraints.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong problem-solving, organisation and prioritisation abilities.
- A proactive approach to managing risks and changing production demands.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
- Background in engineering, manufacturing or complex industrial environments.
- Experience with SAP, Epicor or similar ERP systems.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
- A relevant qualification in planning, supply chain, engineering or business.
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Supply and Demand planner in Stretford employer: Trafford Park
Trafford Park offers an exciting opportunity for a Product Buying Admin Coordinator to thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment just outside Manchester city centre. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will benefit from hands-on experience in the product lifecycle, alongside a culture that values initiative and accuracy. Join us to develop your career in Buying while enjoying the perks of a vibrant team atmosphere and convenient location.
