Strategic Materials & Planning Manager - Hybrid Role

Systems Engineering & Assessment (SEA); England; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Materials & Planning Manager. This role is responsible for developing and optimizing planning processes and managing the ERP systems to ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in demand planning and materials management within a manufacturing environment. The position allows for flexible working arrangements and is based at various locations in England.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

25 days' annual leave

Private medical health insurance

Group Pension Plan

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in materials and planning management within a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Hands-on experience updating and optimizing ERP systems.
• Strong background in demand planning across projects, services, and sales orders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of manufacturing and operations planning.
• Design and implement improved planning processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for planning alignment.

Skills

Materials and planning management

ERP system optimization

Demand planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Access Supply Chain

SAP

Oracle

IFS

Advanced Excel

Job description

A leading defense solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Materials & Planning Manager. This role is responsible for developing and optimizing planning processes and managing the ERP systems to ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in demand planning and materials management within a manufacturing environment. The position allows for flexible working arrangements and is based at various locations in England.