Production & Supply Planning Lead

ZipRecruiter; Newtownabbey; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing business is seeking a Production & Supply Planning Lead for a full-time permanent role. You will oversee production planning and forecasting, ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. Requirements include experience in manufacturing, a relevant degree, and familiarity with SAP. This role offers a hybrid work environment and a potential 10% company bonus.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Pension

BUPA

10% company bonus achievable

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering business, ideally in a regulated industry.
• 3rd level qualification, ideally a relevant degree.
• Experience in SAP is advantageous.
• Understanding of Integrated Business Planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly S&OP demand planning and forecasting process.
• Oversee the execution of the demand plan.
• Drive robust order management processes.
• Manage production planning and scheduling.
• Collaborate with logistics and 3PL partners.
• Optimise production line capacity.
• Implement and monitor forecast accuracy metrics.

Skills

Production planning

Supply chain management

Forecasting

Order management

SAP

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Job Description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a global manufacturing business on the appointment of a Production & Supply Planning Lead on a full-time permanent basis.

As the Production & Supply Planning Lead, you will report directly to the SC Manager and will have responsibility for the production planning function. Among other things, a core responsibility will be to develop forecast accuracy controls and measures in conjunction with regional and commercials teams to drive ongoing improvement plans.

• Hours: M-F 08:30 - 17:00 (40 hours)
• Hybrid
• Pension Cont
• BUPA
• 10% company bonus achievable

In your new role:

• Lead the monthly S&OP demand planning and forecasting process to enable effective factory scheduling while achieving regional inventory targets.
• Oversee the execution of the demand plan in alignment with operational and production capacities.
• Drive robust order management processes to achieve OTIF (On-Time in Full) delivery, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and continuous improvement with a strong customer focus.
• Manage production planning and scheduling for the solutions factory to ensure adherence to production plans and maintain optimal finished goods inventory across regions.
• Collaborate with logistics and 3PL partners to support weekly planning and shipment scheduling.
• Optimise production line capacity, enhancing labour efficiency and minimising changeover times.
• Implement and monitor forecast accuracy metrics, working closely with regional and commercial teams to drive sustained improvement initiatives.

What you will need to succeed:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing/engineering business, ideally in a regulated industry.
• 3rd level qualification, ideally a relevant degree.
• Experience in SAP is advantageous
• Understanding of Integrated Business Planning.

For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with our supply chain consultant Michael Irwin today!