Head Of Planning

SJR Partners; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in South Birmingham is seeking a Head of Planning to lead the planning function. This senior role involves shaping strategy, leading a talented team, and ensuring operational excellence in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have significant leadership experience and a strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems. Ideal for those with a background in aerospace or defence.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in planning, scheduling, or supply chain management.
• A track record of delivering planning improvements and driving change.
• Strong knowledge of capacity planning and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Planning team.
• Oversee the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to balance demand, capacity, and inventory.
• Champion ERP/MRP systems and planning best practices.

Skills

Leadership in planning

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

ERP/MRP systems knowledge

Job description

Overview

Head of Planning — Location: South Birmingham. Lead the planning function for a global engineering business shaping the future of aerospace and advanced manufacturing.

Are you a proven planning leader with experience in complex manufacturing or engineering environments? This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior role where you'll shape strategy, lead a talented team, and ensure operational excellence for a global organisation working with world-class customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Planning team.
• Oversee the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to balance demand, capacity, and inventory.
• Analyse production data to identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Champion ERP/MRP systems and planning best practices to drive accuracy and efficiency.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement across the planning function.

What you\'ll bring / Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in planning, scheduling, or supply chain management.
• A track record of delivering planning improvements and driving change.
• Strong knowledge of capacity planning and ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Background in aerospace or defence would be highly advantageous.

Location

Location: South Birmingham

Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in a forward-thinking organisation, with the scope to influence business performance, drive innovation, and work on cutting-edge projects.