Production Planning Team Leader

Huntsman; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cambridge seeks a Planning Team Leader to oversee production planning and manage a team of planners. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Supply Chain or Engineering, along with robust experience in production planning and strong SAP skills. This role offers the chance to lead in a dynamic environment while collaborating with various teams to optimize operations. If you're proactive with strong organizational abilities, we invite you to apply now.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in a Supply Chain/Engineering or business discipline.
• Proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage production planning processes and site inventory levels.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of planners.
• Drive the site IBP process and analyze demand fluctuations.

Skills

Production planning

Team Management

SAP

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Engineering or Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description:

Role Overview

As a Planning Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth production planning across Bulk, Packaging, and Tolling plants. You’ll lead a team of planners and collaborate closely with supply chain and procurement teams to meet customer demand, optimize inventory, and support the European IBP process. This is an opportunity to combine leadership with hands‑on planning expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Do you think you’re the right fit for this opportunity? Apply today!

Role Responsibilities

• Manage production planning processes and site inventory levels to align with weekly plant capacity.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of planners, conducting regular meetings, appraisals, and personal development sessions.
• Drive the site IBP process, analyzing demand fluctuations and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Monitor and escalate potential constraints impacting customer delivery, production, or purchasing.
• Ensure EHS standards are consistently upheld within the department.
• Facilitate supply chain improvement projects and support the Supply Chain Manager.
• Prepare SAP-based reports to support site performance management systems.
• Oversee personnel functions including recruitment, performance management, and absence management.

Experience and Competencies

• Degree-level education in a Supply Chain/Engineering or business discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• Proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and advanced Excel skills (required).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and a data-driven approach.
• Team Management experience.
• APICS certification is an advantage.

What we are looking for

• Resilient under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with remote teams and work across cultures.
• A proactive team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

What next

If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.

About Us

At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization.

Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.

We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman.

In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.

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