Capacity Planning Manager: Lead S&OP, OTIF & Team Growth

Jobtailor; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Supply Planning Manager to own the RCCP, lead a capable team, and collaborate with materials planning and site operations to ensure material availability.

You will drive 13-week planning cycles, manage short-term production schedules, and contribute to site optimisation initiatives while delivering key KPIs around OTIF and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Established manager-level experience in a similar supply chain planning role within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with MRP, DRP, and ERP systems.
• Advanced spreadsheet proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Strong knowledge of inventory strategies, stock deployment techniques, and core supply chain principles.
• Experience working with S&OP cycles, including managing the supply element of the S&OP process.
• Experience working cross-functionally and with external stakeholders.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.
• Willingness to travel 2-4 times per month.
• Previous people management experience in small or larger teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the 13-week rough-cut capacity plan (RCCP) to align production requirements with resource, equipment, and operational constraints
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, conducting regular 1:1s focused on performance objectives and career growth
• Partner with materials planning and site operations to ensure full availability of key packaging materials, including cans, preforms, glass, and raw ingredients
• Oversee short-term fixed 2-week production schedules and guide the team to execute operational plans efficiently
• Manage product lifecycle planning across NPD/EPD initiatives while contributing to broader site optimisation projects
• Deliver site Supply Planning KPIs, collaborating with central deployment and cross-functional teams to maximise OTIF performance and cost efficiency

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

MRP/DRP/ERP

Inventory Management

S&OP Process Management

People Management

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Supply Planning Manager to own the RCCP, lead a capable team, and collaborate with materials planning and site operations to ensure material availability.

You will drive 13-week planning cycles, manage short-term production schedules, and contribute to site optimisation initiatives while delivering key KPIs around OTIF and cost efficiency.