Planning Manager: End-to-End Supply & Systems Lead

Energy Jobline ZR; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Planning Manager in Stevenage to own end-to-end supply planning for a food and drink manufacturer. You’ll replace the spreadsheet with scalable processes, run the master production plan and lead the planning implementation hands-on.

You’ll work across sites and co-manufacturers, set KPIs, and drive scenarios when capacity is tight. Strong Excel, data analysis and ERP/MRP experience are essential to turning data into clear priorities.

Qualifications

• Supply, production or manufacturing planning experience, ideally in food, drink or FMCG
• Experience planning across multiple lines, sites or external manufacturers
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, and confidence with ERP/MRP systems
• The knack of turning messy operational data into clear priorities
• Bonus points if you've improved a planning process or been part of a systems implementation
• High standards, no ego and plenty of pace.

Responsibilities

• Turn demand and forecasts into production schedules that actually hold up, factoring in capacity, lead times, changeovers, minimum runs and materials
• Plan capacity across internal sites and co-man partners, spot gaps early and put clear options on the table
• Make sure every run is ready, from ingredients & packaging materials.
• Run scenario planning when demand outstrips capacity or customers want conflicting things
• Chair the planning reviews and be the clear voice on risk, constraints and the decisions needed
• Set the KPIs that matter: forecast accuracy, plan adherence, capacity utilisation and supply risk

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Pace

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Planning Manager in Stevenage to own end-to-end supply planning for a food and drink manufacturer. You’ll replace the spreadsheet with scalable processes, run the master production plan and lead the planning implementation hands-on.

You’ll work across sites and co-manufacturers, set KPIs, and drive scenarios when capacity is tight. Strong Excel, data analysis and ERP/MRP experience are essential to turning data into clear priorities.