Planning Manager

TQR; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic consultancy based in Exeter is looking for a proactive Planning Manager to support high-quality planning and operational insight. You will coordinate forecasting activities, manage departmental projects, and coach team members to enhance capabilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in planning and forecasting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to generate actionable insights. This role is crucial for driving business improvement and contributing to strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, forecasting, supply chain, or business analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate forecasting and planning activities.
• Support strategic and operational tasks including data analysis.
• Utilize systems to maintain data accuracy and generate insights.
• Review key performance metrics and recommend improvement solutions.
• Manage departmental projects and process improvements.
• Coach and develop team members for high-quality outputs.
• Prepare and present reports on KPIs.

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and analytical professional Planning Manager to support the Head of Department in delivering high quality planning, analysis and operational insight. This role will play a key part in driving business improvement, supporting cross-functional initiatives and contributing to strategic projects that enhance overall performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate forecasting and planning activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and priorities.
• Support the Head of Department with strategic and operational tasks, including data analysis, scenario modelling, and ad-hoc project work.
• Utilize various systems and tools to maintain data accuracy, monitor exceptions, and generate actionable insights to inform decision-making.
• Review key performance metrics, identify variances or issues, and recommend effective solutions to improve performance.
• Manage, support, or coordinate departmental projects, including process improvements, system enhancements, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Coach and develop team members, providing guidance to enhance capabilities and ensure high-quality outputs.
• Prepare and present regular reports on KPIs such as availability, stock cover, and forecast performance.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in planning, forecasting, supply chain, or business...