Head of Planning & Logistics

Lord Search and Selection

Posted 7 hours ago, valid for a day

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL544NB, England

£65,000 - £70,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Logistics & Planning leadership role in a specialist manufacturing engineering environment located in Cheltenham, offering a salary between £65,000 and £70,000 per year, along with healthcare, pension, and additional company benefits.
The successful candidate will manage all planning activities, including production planning, material planning, logistics, inventory control, and S&OP, while leading an experienced team.
Key responsibilities include developing a robust planning schedule to enhance business capabilities and drive on-time in full (OTIF) performance for customer orders.
Candidates must have significant planning and logistics experience in a busy manufacturing setting, with a strong background in production planning and familiarity with ERP systems, preferably IFS or similar.
A minimum of several years of relevant experience in a complex multi-product manufacturing environment is required, along with the ability to understand engineering drawings and implement lean manufacturing methodologies.

Logistics & Planning leadership in a Specialist Manufacturing Engineering EnvironmentCheltenhamTo £65,000 - £70,000 per year + healthcare, pension and further company benefitsThe Company

A leading manufacturing and engineering business that supplies into a broad spectrum of industries such as aerospace, automotive and motorsport is on a significant growth journey with extensive investment to deliver best in class products and process.The RoleYou will be responsible for managing all planning activities including production planning, material planning, inbound & outbound logistics, inventory control and S&OP. The Head of Planning & Logistics will manage an experienced team who are responsible for inventory control, logistics and warehousing. You will develop and oversee a robust planning schedule to ensure business capabilities are enhanced and drive on-time in full (OTIF) performance ensuring that customer orders are delivered on time.The supply chain leader will drive the implementation of an effective production planning process, with a focus on capacity planning and sales & operational planning. You will also ensure material availability through accurate forecasting while taking ownership of utilising the ERP system, ensuring accuracy of the data.The Person

You will have significant planning & logistics experience in a busy manufacturing environment.
You will have experience utilising ERP systems, preferably exposure to IFS or similar.
Able to understand and interrogate engineering drawings.
Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies.
A strong production planning background, within a manufacturing environment.
Live within commutable distance, and able to travel to customers and suppliers sites when needed.
Able to manage a planning & supply chain function within a complex multi-product manufacturing environment.

How to ApplyTo apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 373605.

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