Supply and Demand planner

The Right Hire Recruitment Ltd; Stretford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Hire Recruitment is seeking a Production Planning / S&OE Specialist to coordinate rolling production plans, balance customer demand with capacity and help achieve production targets in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work across Production, Operations, Commercial, Engineering and Supply Chain, leading planning reviews and driving improvements in planning processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning/operations planning or related manufacturing role.
• Solid understanding of S&OP, S&OE, MRP and capacity planning.
• Experience using ERP/manufacturing planning systems and strong Excel/data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage rolling production plans for 3–12 weeks.
• Translate S&OP plans into monthly/weekly production requirements.
• Balance demand against capacity, labour, materials and constraints.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Commercial, Engineering and Supply Chain teams.
• Lead weekly planning reviews and monitor progress against targets.
• Identify risks/bottlenecks and coordinate recovery plans.

Skills

S&OP/S&OE

MRP capacity planning

ERP systems

Excel/data analysis

Stakeholder management

Production planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or supply chain

Tools

SAP

Epicor

Job description

Manufacturing & Engineering Production Planning | Supply Chain

Are you an experienced Production Planner or Supply Chain professional looking for your next career move?

Right Hire Recruitment is looking for a talented Production Planning / Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) Specialist to play a key role in coordinating production plans, balancing customer demand with operational capacity and ensuring production targets are achieved.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys solving problems and can bring together different teams to keep operations running efficiently.

THE ROLE

• Own and manage rolling production plans covering the next 3–12 weeks.
• Translate the agreed Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) plan into achievable monthly and weekly production requirements.
• Balance customer demand against production capacity, labour, materials and supply constraints.
• Work closely with Production, Operations, Commercial, Engineering and Supply Chain teams.
• Lead weekly planning reviews, agree priorities and monitor progress against production targets.
• Identify potential risks and bottlenecks early, coordinating recovery plans to minimise disruption.
• Provide clear priorities and planning parameters to scheduling teams.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Maintain accurate planning data, reports and operational documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes, systems and reporting.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous experience in production planning, operations planning, supply chain or a similar manufacturing role.
• A strong understanding of S&OP, S&OE, MRP and capacity planning.
• Experience using ERP or manufacturing planning systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• The ability to balance customer requirements against operational constraints.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving, organisation and prioritisation abilities.
• A proactive approach to managing risks and changing production demands.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Background in engineering, manufacturing or complex industrial environments.
• Experience with SAP, Epicor or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• A relevant qualification in planning, supply chain, engineering or business.

WHY APPLY?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of an important planning function, work with multiple departments and help improve production efficiency, delivery performance and operational results.