Head of Planning

Blatchford; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

On Demand Pay

Pension

Death in Service

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Blatchford is seeking a Head of Planning for our brand-new manufacturing facility in Basingstoke. You will lead the planning and operations purchasing team, align supply and demand across sites, and optimise master data setup.

The role requires strong ERP expertise and proven leadership across geographically diverse teams, with a focus on stock, production scheduling and KPI delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in supply chain or production planning.
• Experience leading planning teams in manufacturing.
• Experience with production planning and scheduling in batch/serialized environments.
• Strong ERP knowledge and data integrity focus.
• Proven leadership across geographically diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and operations purchasing team.
• Centralised planning across supply and demand sites.
• Optimise planning and master data setup.
• Manage daily purchasing for multiple commodities.
• Manage factory planning and scheduling across four production areas.
• Ensure KPI targets like Despatch OTD and Supplier OTD.
• Develop material management processes to ensure stock accuracy.
• Support ERP enhancement programs.
• Inventory management and budget-aligned optimisation.
• NPI planning and process improvement.
• Future PLM integration into ERP.

Skills

Leadership

ERP knowledge

Demand planning

Stock management

Education

Degree in supply chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Blatchford is a multi-award winning, global manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.

Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Planning to lead our team, based at our brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Basingstoke.

The role

As Head of Planning, you play a pivotal role, leading the planning and operations purchasing department.

• Leadership and people management of the planning and operational purchasing team frequently.
• Overarching and leading the centralised planning team facilitating the global plan across all supply and demand sites.
• Working cohesively with the Master Data and Planning Manager and Head of Supply Chain to optimise planning and master data set up.
• Ensuring global supply and demand is optimised and stock is aligned.
• Daily management of routine transactional purchasing requirements for a wide range of commodities including electronics, machining, raw materials, injection mouldings, proprietary parts, third party products and subcontract processes
• Daily management of factory planning and scheduling across four production areas, assembly department and service area
• Ensuring daily operational KPIs are met, such as Despatch OTD, Supplier OTD
• Developing robust material management processes to ensure accuracy of stock
• Supporting ERP enhancement programs
• Inventory management and optimisation in line with budget expectations
• New Product Introduction (NPI) planning and improving / streamlining processes
• Future Integration of PLM into ERP system

What are we looking for?

As Head of Planning, you will have the following.

• Degree or relevant qualification in supply chain or production planning
• Supply chain/Planning Leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• Production planning and scheduling experience within a manufacturing batch and serialised environment
• Exceptional working knowledge of ERP set up and optimisation
• Strong leadership skills and experience.
• Ability to motivate and inspire complex and geographically diverse teams.
• Self-driven and result orientated.

What can we offer you?

As Head of Planning, you will receive the following.

• Highly competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Option to purchase additional holiday.
• On Demand Pay
• Pension
• Death in Service
• Discounted shopping and leisure activities
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team, within a unique environment and contribute to the success of our award-winning organisation.