Planning Manager

Territo Electric & Territo Information Systems; Donisthorpe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the construction sector is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee stock and production planning. The role requires excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel while offering a competitive salary and benefits package, including a company pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution

Generous holiday allowance

Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members

Employee Referral Scheme

Service Awards

Sharesave Scheme eligibility

Holiday Exchange Scheme

Financial Wellbeing Program

Company Annual Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of production planning processes.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day and long-term planning of stock and production schedules.
• Produce accurate commercial stock forecasts.
• Collate and distribute reports related to stock levels and transfers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Measham

Competitive Salary

Permanent, Full Time

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Measham team in the position of Planning Manager.

Your duties would include but not be limited to the following:

• Manage day-to-day and long-term planning of stock, production schedules, and cost-effective delivery areas, providing a link between customer service, manufacturing, and transport planning.
• Manage stock profile and stock levels for each factory/distribution location as required.
• Monitor and maintain cost-effective delivery areas and sources of supply.
• Produce production schedules for each factory.
• Provide accurate commercial stock forecasts.
• Operate within budgetary and business guidelines.
• Collate and distribute reports related to stock levels and transfers.
• Communicate specific stock constraints or campaigns to internal and external sales teams and other relevant departments.
• Achieve service levels to meet customer expectations.
• Categorise stock for all locations.
• Maintain JDE product data.
• Purchase bought finished goods.
• Manage the brick cutting process with external suppliers.
• Develop JDE-based planning processes.
• Provide cover for colleagues when required.

About You

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Extensive experience of production planning processes.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive Salary and Benefits package.
• Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Service Awards.
• Sharesave Scheme eligibility.
• Holiday Exchange Scheme.
• Financial Wellbeing Program.
• Personal development and opportunities for progression.
• Company Annual Bonus Scheme.

We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast, and London Brick.

Our product range includes clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving, and chimney, roofing, and flue systems.

Forte's purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects.

We are committed to safety standards and aim for zero harm in our workplaces.