Production & Supply Planning Lead

Vickerstock; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production & Supply Planning Lead. You will be responsible for leading the demand planning process, ensuring on-time delivery, and managing production scheduling. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing or engineering, a relevant degree, and knowledge of SAP. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model and includes a 10% performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Pension contributions

BUPA health insurance

10% company bonus

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly S&OP demand planning and forecasting process.
• Oversee execution of the demand plan in alignment with operational capacities.
• Manage production planning and scheduling for the factory.
• Collaborate with logistics and 3PL partners for planning.
• Implement and monitor forecast accuracy metrics.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Demand planning

Order management

Forecast accuracy

SAP knowledge

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Vickerstock are working in partnership with a global manufacturingbusiness 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!