Multi-Site Planning & Materials Manager

Redline Group; Miskin, North Woodchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group is seeking a Planning & Materials Manager to lead planning, scheduling and materials control across multiple sites (Miskin & Woodchester) in South Wales. You will drive material availability, optimise stock levels and improve planning processes to support growth.

The role requires proven leadership in manufacturing planning, strong ERP/MRP experience and a track record of delivering continuous improvement in materials flow and production support.

Qualifications

• Experience leading planning and materials teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and scheduling processes.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in materials flow.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling and materials control across multiple sites.
• Develop and coach Planners and Material Controllers with performance management.
• Ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and delivery commitments.
• Monitor demand, capacity and inventory; mitigate risks with effective solutions.
• Improve planning processes, procedures and performance measures.
• Collaborate with Assembly, Procurement, Logistics and Warehousing to align needs.
• Oversee stock levels and minimize shortages or excess inventory.
• Utilise ERP/MRP systems for production planning and scheduling.
• Analyse performance data to identify improvements and drive efficiency.
• Support capacity planning to align resources with demand.
• Lead continuous improvement across planning and material flow.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Scheduling

Materials Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Continuous Improvement

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

Redline Group is seeking a Planning & Materials Manager to lead planning, scheduling and materials control across multiple sites (Miskin & Woodchester) in South Wales. You will drive material availability, optimise stock levels and improve planning processes to support growth.

The role requires proven leadership in manufacturing planning, strong ERP/MRP experience and a track record of delivering continuous improvement in materials flow and production support.