Production Planning and Forecasting Manager

Can you see production problems before everyone else does?Do you enjoy looking weeks ahead rather than worrying about today''s firefighting? Are you confident enough to challenge assumptions, influence senior stakeholders and ensure manufacturing stays ahead of customer demand?We''re looking for an experienced Planning professional to take ownership of medium-term production planning and forecasting for a growing UK manufacturer.This isn''t a scheduling role.It''s about building robust production plans, improving forecasting capability and ensuring the business has clear visibility of demand, capacity and potential risks well before they impact customers.The RoleYou''ll become the link between Sales, Production, Procurement, Warehousing and Logistics, developing plans that enable the business to deliver outstanding customer service whilst maximising operational efficiency.Your primary objective will be to:Develop medium-term production plans and demand forecasts that balance customer requirements, manufacturing capacity and material availability, ensuring the business remains ahead of future operational challenges.You''ll identify risks before they become problems, recommend practical solutions and ensure the business understands the operational impact of planning decisions.You''ll have the confidence to challenge where plans aren''t achievable, raise concerns early and influence the decisions needed to keep production on track.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage rolling ..... full job details .....