Planning Manager

RBW Consulting LLP; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare manufacturing firm is seeking an Operations Planning Manager to lead production planning. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to align operations with customer demand and supply chain readiness. The ideal candidate has proven experience in S&OP and strong knowledge of GMP compliance. This role requires 100% on-site presence in Liverpool.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in S&OP, Production Planning, or Supply Chain Management within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MHRA GMP and GDP compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning function within the senior site leadership team.
• Ensure operations align with customer demand and supply chain readiness.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Skills

S&OP experience

Production Planning

Supply Chain Management

GMP compliance

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Overview

Operations Planning Manager

Join a purpose-driven organisation at the forefront of healthcare manufacturing. Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager to lead their production planning function and play a pivotal role in our senior site leadership team.

This is more than just a planning role. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders, including the Managing Director, to ensure operations are aligned with customer demand, factory capability, and supply chain readiness.

Responsibilities

• Master Production Scheduling
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Customer & Commercial Alignment
• Compliance & Quality Focus
• Leadership & Influence

This role requires 100% on site presence. For further details, please contact Mark Bux-Ryan.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in S&OP, Production Planning, or Supply Chain Management within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MHRA GMP and GDP compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, including with senior executives and key customers.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Familiarity with international logistics and pharmaceutical export regulations.

Planning, production, manufacturing, scheduling, operations, supply, demand, forecast, ERP, commercial, sales, forecasting, MHRA, GMP. GDP