Head of Planning

Blatchford; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Demand Pay

Pension

Death in Service

Discounted shopping

Health cash plan

Cycle to work

25 days holiday

Job summary

Blatchford seeks a Head of Planning to lead the planning and operations purchasing team at its new manufacturing facility in Basingstoke. You will drive the global plan across supply and demand sites, optimise stock and master data, and work with Master Data and Planning Manager to align ERP configurations with business goals.

Responsibilities include daily management of production scheduling across four areas, ensuring KPIs are achieved, and supporting ongoing ERP enhancements and NPI

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in supply chain or production planning.
• Experience leading planning or operations purchasing teams in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and operations purchasing team to deliver global plan.
• Coordinate centralised planning across supply and demand sites.
• Optimise stock levels and master data with Master Data and Planning Manager.
• Manage factory planning and scheduling across four production areas.
• Ensure KPI targets (Despatch OTD, Supplier OTD) are met.
• Support ERP enhancement and PLM integration projects.
• Oversee inventory management and budget alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Planning leadership

ERP literacy

S&OP management

Problem solving

Team motivation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in supply chain or production planning

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.

Key duties.

• 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.

Key skills

• 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
• S&OP managementexperience.
• Exceptional working knowledge of ERP set up and optimisation
• Problem solving skills
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

TJBLATCHFORD