Planning Manager

Prysmian Group; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global cabling solutions provider located in Eastleigh is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee the Special & Telecom Cables department. This role requires managing a team to ensure timely delivery and efficient use of resources while maintaining high standards of customer service. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in a fast-paced environment and strong analytical and communication skills. Attractive benefits include generous holidays, a health care cash plan, and more.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Health Care Cash Plan

Employee counselling service

Online Language Learning Access

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within logistics or manufacturing.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience leading a multi-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Review customer and business needs for efficient delivery.
• Update commercial department on production statuses.
• Generate forecasts and production schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Kinaxis Maestro

Job description

Who we are:

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation.

Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries.

Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:

We’re looking for a Planning Manager to join our team in Eastleigh to manage our Special & Telecom Cables department. As the head of the planning departments for Special and Optical cables, you will manage a team of planners in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your role involves understanding and balancing the needs of our external customers and commercial department, translating these into efficient use of key operational resources—namely machines and labour—while delivering exceptional service to both internal and external customers.

You will be responsible for:

• Continuously review and translate customer and business needs into a management system that ensures exceptional on-time delivery, product availability, and accurate lead times, maximizing business potential within inventory constraints.

• Provide regular updates to the Commercial Department on production order status, stock levels, and accurate lead times for inquiries and new orders.

• Generate detailed forecasts and production schedules to maintain high levels of customer service while ensuring efficient use of plant and labour, considering preventative maintenance and engineering activities.

• Chair daily meetings with the Operations Manager and Shift Coordinators to discuss order status, stock levels, and agree on short- and long-term production schedules and labour requirements.

• Work closely with the Distribution Manager to ensure timely manufacturing and efficient dispatch activities through effective communication of lead-time information.

• Ensure adequate levels of raw materials and packaging are maintained according to the manufacturing plan by effectively understanding the supply chain.

• Become fully conversant with existing SAP and MES systems and lead any future developments.

You are the right fit if you have/are:

• Proven experience within a similar role. Significant experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, preferably in logistics, manufacturing, or purchasing.

• Hold analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication with internal customers and departments at all levels.

• Self-motivated with a hands-on approach, capable of working independently and leading a multi-functional team.

• Computer literate with working knowledge of MS Office Applications and SAP. Experience of Kinaxis Maestro a benefit

• Ability to work well under pressure, meet demanding deadlines, and possess excellent organizational skills.

What we offer you:

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

• Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance

• Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment

• Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.

• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service

• On-line Language Learning Access

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay

• Generous sick pay arrangements

• O2 Mobile Discounts

• Dell Advantage discounts

• Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free onsite parking

• Transition to Retirement Policy

• Vitality scheme

• Free Flu Jab

• GP24 Service - Access to a GP 24 hours a day.

Our selection process:

1) Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (30min)

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If you’re excited about the role and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment with challenging projects which drive impact for a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply!

Deep dive into Prysmian and check the below insightful links:

• Prysmian | Cables, Energy & Telecom Solutions | Prysmian

• People & Careers of the Group | Prysmian

• What we offer | Prysmian

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Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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