Planning Manager

At this well established manufacturing business, the site is enjoying continued investment due to new contracts being won. As a direct result, the Operations Manager is looking to attract into his team a Planning Manger to orchestrate the heartbeat of its supply chain.The successful candidate will be the strategic conductor behind a finely tuned orchestra of purchasing, production, packaging, warehousing, and sales.This isn''t just planning-it''s precision. The Planning Manager will be a key voice in the team, influencing decisions. From collaborating with the Managing Director to engaging with key customers, insights will drive performance, compliance, and innovation.Responsibilities as Planning Manager will be to: -Craft and execute master production schedules aligned with long-term forecastsLead cross-functional coordination across departments and geographiesTranslate commercial forecasts into operational realityBalance short-term responsiveness with long term strategic planning.Champion SandOP meetings and communicate risks, wins, and opportunitiesThe successful candidate will: -Have experience in planning and supply chain gained within manufacturing.Ideally have experience in a regulated environment.Be a strong communicator and influencer across all levelsBe analytical, organised, and relentlessly proactiveIdeally have ERP/MRP expertise and export logistics know-howInfluence high-level strategy and decision-makingThrive in a collaborative, regulated, and fast-paced ..... full job details .....