Planning Manager

D R Newitt & Associates; Bilston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

D R Newitt & Associates are working with a close client in the food industry seeking a Planning Manager to join on a permanent basis in the United Kingdom.

You'll lead planning, scheduling and stock control teams, own the end-to-end S&OP process, oversee forecasting and S&OE, ensure plans meet demand while maximising efficiency, and develop planning KPIs to drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Planning, Scheduling and Stock Control teams.
• Own and lead the end-to-end monthly S&OP process.
• Lead the weekly and daily S&OE process.
• Oversee forecasting activities across all customers and product categories.
• Ensure production plans support customer demand whilst maximising operational efficiency.
• Maintain ownership and governance of inventory management processes.
• Ensure planning processes deliver industry-leading service levels.
• Develop robust plans to support future growth requirements.
• Develop and maintain meaningful planning KPIs and management information.
• Lead planning process improvements and best practice implementation.

Job description

D R Newitt are working with a close client in the food industry who due to growth are looking for a Planning Manager to join the team on a permanent basis.

On offer is a salary of up to £50,000 plus unique company benefits.

You will be joining a hugely progressive and well renowned business in the industry.

Key duties:

• Lead, coach and develop the Planning, Scheduling and Stock Control teams.
• Own and lead the end-to-end monthly S&OP process.
• Lead the weekly and daily S&OE process.
• Oversee forecasting activities across all customers and product categories.
• Ensure production plans support customer demand whilst maximising operational efficiency.
• Maintain ownership and governance of inventory management processes.
• Ensure planning processes deliver industry-leading service levels.
• Develop robust plans to support future growth requirements.
• Develop and maintain meaningful planning KPIs and management information.
• Lead planning process improvements and best practice implementation.