Senior Production Planning & SIOP Manager

IMI Process Automation; Poole; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IMI plc is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead the Planning team and manage full production planning from order release to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal WIP. You will coordinate with Sales, Contracts, Purchasing and other departments, develop scheduling processes, maintain data accuracy in EFACS/Opcenter, and drive improvements in stock levels and cycle times.

The role emphasizes leadership, analytical thinking, and strong communication to support delivery

Qualifications

• Experience leading a production planning or scheduling team.
• Proven track record with MRP tools and systems.
• Strong numerical and statistical skills with proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for production planning, master production scheduling and lead SIOP forecasting activities.
• Review and develop planning policies, data accuracy and reporting to meet current and future requirements.
• Ensure ERP/MRP data including lead times, routings, work orders, stock allocations and delivery dates are accurate.
• Coordinate with Sales, Contracts, Purchasing and other departments to ensure correct lead times and on-time deliveries.
• Provide concise management reports and monitor scheduling performance metrics.
• Manage holidays and staffing to maintain adequate coverage.
• Utilize EFACS, Opcenter and Power BI to monitor planning data and improve processes.

Skills

Production planning

Master scheduling

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

EFACS

Opcenter

Excel

Power BI

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

IMI plc is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead the Planning team and manage full production planning from order release to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal WIP. You will coordinate with Sales, Contracts, Purchasing and other departments, develop scheduling processes, maintain data accuracy in EFACS/Opcenter, and drive improvements in stock levels and cycle times.

The role emphasizes leadership, analytical thinking, and strong communication to support delivery