Planning Manager: OTIF & Delivery Leader

Owen Daniels; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established electronics manufacturing organisation is seeking a Planning Manager to lead the end-to-end planning function. This role is crucial for ensuring customer delivery commitments in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing the planning process from sales order entry to delivery while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proven experience in planning, and effective communication abilities. This hands-on role requires balancing multiple priorities and managing change effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Planning Manager or similar role within electronics manufacturing.
• Ability to manage end-to-end planning from order entry through to delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end planning process.
• Lead and coordinate all planning activities in the ERP system.
• Translate customer demand into achievable production plans.
• Monitor planning and delivery metrics.

Skills

Planning Manager experience

Customer-focused mindset

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A well-established electronics manufacturing organisation is seeking a Planning Manager to lead the end-to-end planning function. This role is crucial for ensuring customer delivery commitments in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing the planning process from sales order entry to delivery while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proven experience in planning, and effective communication abilities. This hands-on role requires balancing multiple priorities and managing change effectively.