Sales and Operations Planning (SandOP) Manager

Sales and Operations Planning (SandOP) Manager Location: Southport, UK Department: Operations Reports To: Operations Director Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent This position is within a leading UK-based pharmaceutical manufacturing business committed to delivering high-quality healthcare products to UK and global markets. With a strong reputation built on compliance, innovation, and customer focus, the Southport manufacturing facility plays a vital role in supplying critical medicines and health products under MHRA-regulated conditions. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and driven Sales and Operations Planning (SandOP) Manager to lead the development and execution of a robust production schedule for a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Southport. This pivotal role ensures alignment between customer demand, factory capability, inventory levels, and raw material availability. As the SandOP Manager, you will act as the central point of coordination across purchasing, warehouse, production, packaging, and sales teams (both UK and export). You will be a key member of the senior site leadership team, contributing to the strategic direction of operations and regularly engaging with the Managing Director and key customers. Key Responsibilities Production Planning and Scheduling - Develop and manage the master production schedule in alignment with long-term sales forecasts. - Ensure manufacturing capacity and material availability meet customer requirements ..... full job details .....