Planning Manager

Morson Edge; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Talent is supporting a leading aerospace manufacturer in the recruitment of a Planning Manager (Manufacturing & Capacity Planning) on a 12-month fixed-term basis.

The role sits at the heart of the manufacturing operation, balancing demand, capacity, inventory and production needs across multiple value streams. The ideal candidate will bring experience in production planning, master scheduling or supply chain planning and can operate with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, master scheduling or supply chain planning.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SIOP process across machining and processing operations.
• Review demand, supply, inventory and capacity plans to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop short and long-term capacity strategies to support manufacturing requirements.
• Support internal stakeholders by identifying delivery risks early and communicating them.
• Own and manage the SIOP review process including reports and outputs.

Job description

Morson Talent is supporting a leading aerospace manufacturer in the recruitment of a Planning Manager (Manufacturing & Capacity Planning) on a 12-month fixed-term basis.

This is a key position within the manufacturing operation, responsible for leading planning activities across a complex machining and processing environment. The successful candidate will play a vital role in balancing demand, capacity, inventory and production requirements while supporting multiple internal manufacturing value streams.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Production Planning, Master Scheduling, Production Control or Supply Chain Planning professional who can quickly integrate into the business and operate with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process across machining and processing operations.
• Review and analyse demand, supply, inventory and capacity plans to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop short and long-term capacity strategies to support manufacturing requirements.
• Support internal stakeholders through the early identification and communication of delivery risks.
• Own and manage the SIOP review process, including preparation of reports, analysis and presentation of outputs.
• Work closely with Operations, Production, Supply Chain and Leadership teams to ensure planning alignment.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators relating to delivery, inventory, capacity utilisation and operational performance.
• Support scenario planning, resource planning and capacity modelling activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements within planning functions.
• Manage planning actions through to completion and ensure delivery against agreed objectives.