Planning Manager

Forterra Building Products Limited; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned building products manufacturer is looking for a Planning Manager to oversee stock and production planning in Measham. This role involves coordinating between customer service, manufacturing, and transport planning, ensuring service levels meet customer expectations while managing costs effectively.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Benefits package

Life Assurance and Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Gym benefit and Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Scheme

Service Awards

Holiday Exchange Scheme

Financial Wellbeing Program

Personal development opportunities

Company Annual Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of production planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day and long term planning of stock and production schedules.
• Monitor and maintain cost effective delivery areas.
• Produce production schedules for each factory.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Production planning

Job description

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Measham team in the position of Planning Manager.

Your duties would include but not limited to the following:

Manage day to day and long term planning of stock, production schedules and cost effective delivery areas, providing a link between customer service, manufacturing and transport planning.

• Managing stock profile and stock levels for each factory / distribution location as required
• Monitor and maintain cost effective delivery areas and sources of supply
• Produce production schedules for each factory
• To operate within budgetary and business guidelines
• Collation and distribution of reports in relation to stock levels and transfers
• Communicating specific stock constraints or campaigns to internal and external sales teams and other relevant departments.
• Achieving service levels to meet customer expectations
• Categorising stock for all locations
• Purchasing of bought finished goods
• Management of brick cutting process with external suppliers
• Ongoing development of JDE based planning processes
• Provide cover for colleagues when required

About You:

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills
• Extensive experience of production planning processes

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits package
• Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution
• Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Service Awards
• Holiday Exchange Scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Program
• Personal development and opportunities for progression
• Company Annual Bonus Scheme

We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast and the iconic London Brick.

Our complete product range comprises of clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving and chimney, roofing, and flue systems.

Forterra’s purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing a range of products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects.

We are proud to be at the forefront of the industries’ safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces.

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Created on 15/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom