Planning Manager

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Planning Manager to drive site-wide planning strategy and enhance operational performance. This role requires extensive planning experience in a manufacturing environment and strong leadership skills. You will manage MRP systems, collaborate across departments, and develop a high-performing team. If you're a proactive individual looking for a high-impact role, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Extensive planning experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Confident leadership managing teams and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide planning strategy to align customer demand with delivery performance.
• Manage MRP, order execution, capacity planning, and WIP control.
• Collaborate across production, supply chain, procurement, and quality.

Skills

Planning experience

Leadership skills

MRP/ERP systems expertise

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Are you a Planning Manager, with experience in manufacturing industries? Would you like the opportunity to step into a high-impact senior leadership role where your decisions drive performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction across the entire business?

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Planning Manager to lead the planning function at a tier 1 aerospace manufacturing organisation, that operates as part of a globally recognised group. This is a key leadership position, offering real autonomy to shape site-wide planning performance and directly influence strategic production delivery.

What You'll Be Doing as Planning Manager:

• Leading site-wide planning strategy to align customer demand with delivery performance
• Managing MRP, order execution, capacity planning, and WIP control for smooth operations
• Collaborating across production, supply chain, procurement, and quality to drive planning efficiency
• Developing a high-performing team focused on training, progression, and continuous improvement
• Improving forecasting accuracy, reducing lead times, and setting clear KPIs to drive results

What you'll need as the Planning Manager:

• Extensive planning experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in a highly regulated industry such as aerospace
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Confident leadership with experience managing teams and cross-functional coordination
• Skilled in capacity analysis, lean planning, and data-driven decision-making
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive and flexible approach

If you're a driven Planning Manager looking to take ownership of a high-impact role in a global manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.