- Lead, Maintain and manage next 6 month & 6 weekly sales plan based on Purchasing, Customer Services and Operations input with regular reviews.
- Implement and manage a Master Production Schedule where required
- Support all and any SIOP requirements with extended Senior Leadership Team to support Key Business Sales targets whilst appreciating Cumulative lead times and limitations.
- Level Load the executable Sales plan within MRP system with Customer Services · Ensure all daily planning activities are executed within the service levels that the business needs. KPI led metrics on planner / schedulers
- Focus on OTD with Operations of Production Orders to drive customer OTD improvements
- Develop into and act as MRP “super user” for the planning department · Run and develop reports to ensure MRP parameters are within policy.
- Develop, mentor and coach all members of the Planning Team.
- Support all and any ERP projects that to help to drive business optimisation
- Experience leading a team 5+
- Proven ability to lead and execute SIOP
- Full understanding of MRP parameters and functionality
- Demonstrates solid analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities.
- Proven ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations under pressure.
- High competency level in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum)
- Experienced in works order control
- A proven understanding of traceability
- Representing the section at internal meetings and presenting planning performance achievements
- Ability to lead projects and negotiate with cross functional and cross market teams.
- Good business writing skills and ability to use networks to influence business activity and convince others.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with good relationship building skills.
- Ability to drive results and obtain information from a team.
- A proven team player with creative problem solving skills.
- Ability to multi task, proactive with good presentation skills and self-initiative.
- Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm
- Friday 8am – 1.30pm
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 9% pension
- 3x annual salary life assurance