Planning Manager

Adecco; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Planning Manager for a fast-paced UK manufacturing site in Rotherham. You will own end-to-end production planning, including master scheduling, capacity planning, and S&OP, ensuring on-time deliveries and optimal inventory management.

You will collaborate across functions, drive continuous improvement, and lead digitalisation of planning processes. Requires strong leadership, at least 5 years in manufacturing planning, and experience with MRP/ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing planning.
• Strong knowledge of S&OP, production and capacity planning, inventory management, and MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the master production schedule.
• Translate customer demand into actionable manufacturing plans.
• Monitor schedule adherence and implement performance improvement actions.
• Meet customer demand fluctuations to maintain delivery commitments.
• Facilitate demand and supply reviews with stakeholders.
• Present insights, risks, and opportunities to the leadership team.
• Utilise data analysis to drive informed planning decisions.
• Conduct short, medium, and long-term capacity assessments.
• Identify and mitigate production bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with operations to maximise throughput and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
• Work closely with procurement to address supply risks and shortages.
• Drive the achievement of customer On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets.
• Coordinate recovery plans when delivery performance is at risk.
• Lead initiatives to enhance planning and supply chain processes.
• Support digitalisation and automation efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client, a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing organisation in Rotherham, is seeking a passionate and results-driven Planning Manager to lead their planning function. This pivotal role is essential in aligning customer demand with manufacturing capabilities, material availability, and inventory strategies.

As the Planning Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end production planning process, including master scheduling, capacity planning, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). This position acts as a key liaison between multiple departments, ensuring customer commitments are met while optimising plant efficiency and resource utilisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop and execute the master production schedule.
• Translate customer demand into actionable manufacturing plans.
• Monitor schedule adherence and implement performance improvement actions.
• Meet customer demand fluctuations to maintain delivery commitments.

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

• Facilitate demand and supply reviews with stakeholders.
• Present insights, risks, and opportunities to the leadership team.
• Utilise data analysis to drive informed planning decisions.

Capacity Planning:

• Conduct short, medium, and long-term capacity assessments.
• Identify and mitigate production bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with operations to maximise throughput and operational effectiveness.

Inventory & Material Planning:

• Ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
• Work closely with procurement to address supply risks and shortages.

Customer Delivery Performance:

• Drive the achievement of customer On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets.
• Coordinate recovery plans when delivery performance is at risk.

Continuous Improvement:

• Lead initiatives to enhance planning and supply chain processes.
• Support digitalisation and automation efforts.

What Our Client Is Looking For:

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing planning.
• Strong knowledge of S&OP, production and capacity planning, inventory management, and MRP/ERP systems.

Competencies:

• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced planning and organisational skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous leadership experience and qualifications such as APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP.
• Experience with SAP and in aerospace, engineering, or advanced manufacturing sectors.

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 3pm (38 hours - flexi hours available)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual looking to make a significant impact within a vibrant manufacturing environment. The role not only emphasises strategic thinking but also requires hands‑on execution to achieve operational excellence.

Our client is excited to find a Planning Manager who embodies their values and is ready to contribute to their future growth and success.

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK  Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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