Strategic Master Planner & S&OP Lead

Recruitment Agency · Omega; Stroud; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Pension matched 10%

Private medical

Life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Career development & training

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Omega Resource Group in Stroud is seeking an experienced Planning Lead to own the master production schedule and drive S&OP alignment across functions. You will optimise inventory, capacity and production performance while collaborating with Production, Procurement, Engineering and Supply Chain teams.

The role requires strong data analysis, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with APICS/CIPS or related qualifications advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Master Scheduler or similar in manufacturing.
• Experience leading S&OP processes and drivingForecast accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the master production schedule and optimize inventory.
• Lead the S&OP process with accurate demand and supply forecasts.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Engineering and Supply Chain.
• Monitor capacity and material availability, implement corrective actions.
• Analyse planning data and KPIs to improve forecast accuracy.
• Support new product introductions and strategic projects.

Skills

Master Scheduler

S&OP processes

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

APICS/CIPS qualification

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Omega Resource Group in Stroud is seeking an experienced Planning Lead to own the master production schedule and drive S&OP alignment across functions. You will optimise inventory, capacity and production performance while collaborating with Production, Procurement, Engineering and Supply Chain teams.

The role requires strong data analysis, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with APICS/CIPS or related qualifications advantageous.