Planning Lead

Omega Plc; Kings Stanley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Pension matching 10%

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance

Generous Holiday Allowance

Career Development & Training

Flexible Benefits Package

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Omega Plc, a global engineering and technology leader, is seeking a Planning Lead for our Stroud manufacturing site. You will own the master production schedule, lead S&OP, and collaborate across Production, Procurement, Engineering and Supply Chain to optimise capacity and inventory.

We offer an annual bonus, private medical cover, pension, life assurance and extensive career development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have Master Scheduler or Production Planner experience in manufacturing

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production planning methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the master production schedule to meet customer demand while optimising inventory and capacity.
• Lead the S&OP process, providing accurate demand and supply forecasts.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Engineering and Supply Chain to align plans with objectives.
• Monitor material availability, capacity constraints and production performance; implement corrective actions.
• Analyse planning data and KPIs to identify risks, improve forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement.
• Support new product introductions and strategic projects with effective planning and resource allocation.

Skills

MRP/ERP systems

Production planning methodologies

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Education

APICS/CIPS or related qualification

Job description

Planning Lead Experience Dependent + Annual Bonus + Private Medical Stroud Join a global engineering and technology leader that delivers innovative automation, electrification and digitalisation solutions across a wide range of industries. With a strong reputation for investment in people, continuous improvement and operational excellence, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to play a key role within a highly advanced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Planning Lead Own and maintain the master production schedule, ensuring customer demand is met whilst optimising inventory levels and manufacturing capacity. Lead the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, providing accurate demand and supply forecasts. Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to align manufacturing plans with business objectives. Monitor material availability, capacity constraints and production performance implementing corrective actions where required. Analyse planning data and KPIs to identify risks, improve forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Support new product introductions and strategic projects, ensuring effective planning and resource allocation.

Experience / Qualifications

Planning Lead Previous experience in a Master Scheduler, Supply Chain Planner, Production Planner or similar role within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production planning methodologies. Experience leading or supporting S&OP processes. Ability to analyse complex data and make informed planning decisions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. APICS, CIPS, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related qualification would be advantageous.

Benefits

Planning Lead Annual Bonus Pension matched up to 10% Private Medical Cover x6 Life Assurance Generous Holiday Allowance Career Development & Training Opportunities Flexible
Benefits Package Employee Assistance Programme

Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Master Scheduler, Master Production Planner, Senior Production Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Lead Planner, Manufacturing Planner, Operations Planner, Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Planner, Demand & Supply Planner, Materials Planning Manager, Production Planning Manager or Supply Planning Manager