Planning Manager - FMCG - Oldham

Page Personnel; Oldham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Planning Manager to enhance supply chain operations. The successful candidate will develop effective planning strategies, lead a team, and coordinate procurement activities. This role offers a competitive salary between £65,000 and £70,000 per annum, along with attractive benefits. Ideal for an analytical leader with experience in managing supply chains with long lead times. Join this dynamic organization to drive growth and ensure managerial success.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Company car

Qualifications

• Track record of managing a long lead time supply chain.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective leadership skills to develop and engage a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement planning strategies to optimise supply chain operations.
• Coordinate procurement and inventory management with Sales.
• Monitor and analyse supply chain performance for improvements.
• Collaborate with teams to align planning objectives with business goals.
• Lead and mentor the planning team.
• Resolve supply chain disruption issues efficiently.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Job description

Key Highlights

• Join a well managed, secure business to develop the supply chain
• Drive the development a performance of a planning team

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a leading brand in their sector. The company focuses on delivering quality products and services, supported by robust supply chain and procurement processes. The role will have autonomy to develop the planning function, and help support growth objectives of the organisation.

Job Description

As the Planning Manager you will,

• Observe and review current planning processes, with a view to developing and implement planning strategies to optimise supply chain operations
• Working closely with Sales, you will coordinate procurement and inventory management to meet customer demands
• Through effective reporting, monitor and analyse supply chain performance to identify areas for improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align planning objectives with business goals
• Contribute as part of the senior leadership team, supporting business objectives
• Lead and mentor the planning team to build engagement and achieve objectives
• Resolve issues related to supply chain disruptions or delays efficiently

The Successful Applicant

The successful Planning Manager should have :

• Track record of managing a Far East, long lead time, supply chain
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to optimise planning processes
• Effective leadership skills to develop and engage a team
• Ability to be "hands on", and willing to work as one of the team when needed

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £70,000 per annum.
• Attractive benefits package including a pension scheme and company car.

This is an excellent opportunity to take your career as a Planning Manager to the next level. If you meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply today