Planning Lead

Omega; Stroud; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Pension matched up to 10%

Private Medical Cover

x6 Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits Package

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Omega in Stroud seeks an experienced Planning Lead to own the master production schedule and lead the SOP process. You will collaborate across Production, Procurement, Engineering and Supply Chain to align plans with business goals and optimise inventory and capacity.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in manufacturing planning, MRP/ERP systems and data-driven decision making, with excellent stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as Master Scheduler or similar in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production planning methodologies.
• Experience leading or supporting SOP processes.
• Ability to analyse complex data and make informed planning decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MRP/ERP systems

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

SOP processes

Communication

Education

APICS / CIPS qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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.

• 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 (SOP) 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 SOP 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
• 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