- Provide leadership to both planning and commercial team.
- Lead Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning process (SIOP). Integrate all necessary functions and delivers a high-level presentation to the top management group
- Collaborate closely with Production, Maintenance, Repair, Operations and Engineering teams to create accurate capacity plans that reflect the difference between demand and the resources available
- Develop a best practice sharing mentality between the team. Engaging with related sites and embracing an ongoing enhancement mindset.
- Material escalation point, dealing with supply chain and functional business connections both inside and externally
- Sales forecasting, where appropriate, based on capacity, client orderbooks, and arrears recovery
- Keep track of throughput and plan compliance. Reports on limitations and recuperation
- Interacts with Quality, Materials, Manufacturing, MRO, Shipping, and Assembly to ensure deliveries are met
- Review orderbook changes and challenges any changes in the demand profile with the relevant customers
- 2-3 years management experience
- Degree in Operations, Business, Supply Chain or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
- 5 years' experience working within a planning and/or customer facing role
- 2-3 years management experience, preferable within an aerospace manufacturer
- Strong leadership skills to overcome challenges and achieve results
- Strong mathematical ability, excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong MS office and ERP system understanding