Business Support - Planning Manager

Forterra plc; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in construction materials, Forterra plc is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee stock planning and production schedules at their Measham site. This role involves managing stock profiles, optimizing delivery processes, and collaborating with various teams to achieve customer satisfaction, while also contributing to the company’s growth through effective planning strategies.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Life assurance and company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

Gym benefit and Cycle to Work scheme.

Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members.

Employee referral scheme.

Service awards.

Holiday exchange scheme.

Financial wellbeing program.

Opportunities for personal development and progression.

Company annual bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in production planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day and long-term planning of stock and production schedules.
• Monitor stock levels and cost-effective delivery areas.
• Produce production schedules for each factory.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Job description

Forterra - Measham, Atherstone Rd, Measham, Swadlincote, Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Req #528

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Measham team in the position of Planning Manager.

Your duties would include but not be limited to the following:

1. Manage day-to-day and long-term planning of stock, production schedules, and cost-effective delivery areas, providing a link between customer service, manufacturing, and transport planning.
2. Manage stock profile and stock levels for each factory/distribution location as required.
3. Monitor and maintain cost-effective delivery areas and sources of supply.
4. Produce production schedules for each factory.
5. Operate within budgetary and business guidelines.
6. Collate and distribute reports related to stock levels and transfers.
7. Communicate specific stock constraints or campaigns to internal and external sales teams and other relevant departments.
8. Achieve service levels to meet customer expectations.
9. Categorise stock for all locations.
10. Oversee purchasing of finished goods.
11. Manage brick cutting processes with external suppliers.
12. Develop and improve JDE-based planning processes.
13. Provide cover for colleagues when required.

About You:

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Extensive experience in production planning processes.

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Life assurance and company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Gym benefit and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Service awards.
• Holiday exchange scheme.
• Financial wellbeing program.
• Opportunities for personal development and progression.
• Company annual bonus scheme.

About Us:

Forterra is a leading manufacturer of a diverse range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector. Our trusted brands include Thermalite block, Bison Precast, and London Brick.

Our product range includes clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving, chimney, roofing, and flue systems.

Our Purpose: To build lasting legacies by manufacturing products that support our customers' construction projects.

Our Commitment: We are dedicated to industry-leading safety standards and aim for zero harm in our workplaces.