Planning Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Manager to drive project success and continuous improvement. This role involves overseeing schedules, budgets, and resource allocation while fostering collaboration among teams. You will play a key role in forecasting demand, managing inventory, and ensuring timely order processing. The company values innovation and diversity, creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard. If you're passionate about planning and logistics and want to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and planning/scheduling environment is desirable.
• Proven track record of working within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align efforts and achieve objectives.
• Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Data Analysis

Lean Tools and Techniques

Cross-functional Team Collaboration

Inventory Management

Demand Forecasting

Education

Diploma in Planning, Logistics, Inventory, or Scheduling

Tools

Microsoft Power Apps

MPS Systems

MRP Systems

Job description

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

Napier Turbocharger, a Wabtec Company, has an exciting opportunity for a Planning Manager to join a well-established business that designs, manufactures, and tests industrial turbochargers supplied into the Power Generation, Marine, and Rail Traction industries.

Role: Planning Manager

Salary: £Competitive

Location: LN5 7FD, Lincoln

Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30am to 15:45pm and Friday 07:30am to 15:15pm

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference?

As a Planning Manager you will oversee project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure that all projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, fostering strong relationships to align efforts and achieve overarching business objectives. Your leadership and strategic vision will be crucial in driving the success and continuous improvement of our projects and initiatives.

What will your typical day look like?

• Accurately forecasting demand to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Maintaining appropriate safety stock levels to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Leading initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Categorising inventory to prioritise management efforts.
• Ensuring timely and accurate order processing and delivery.
• Collaborating with sales and operations teams to align supply and demand.
• Overseeing and developing team members to achieve high performance.
• Accelerating processes to meet urgent demands.
• Creating and managing production schedules.
• Coordinating the movement of goods to ensure timely delivery.

What do we want to know about you?

• Ideally you will hold a diploma or equivalent qualification in Planning, Logistics, Inventory, or Scheduling.
• Experience in a manufacturing and planning/scheduling environment is desirable but not essential.
• Practical experience with lean tools and techniques.
• Proven track record of working within cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Power Apps.
• Excellent understanding of MPS (Master Production Schedule) and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems and transactions.
• Strong data analysis skills.

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values always put people first, and strive to expand what is possible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace :

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where everyone is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Apply today!

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