Blatchford is a multi-award winning, global manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.
Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.
Due to continued growth and expansion, we have a brand new and exciting opportunity for a Head of Planning to join our team based our Head Office in Basingstoke.
The role
As Head of Planning, you will lead the planning and operations purchasing department.
Key duties.
- Leadership and people management of the planning and operational purchasing team frequently.
- Overarching and leading the centralised planning team facilitating the global plan across all supply and demand sites.
- Working cohesively with the Master Data and Planning Manager and Head of Supply Chain to optimise planning and master data set up.
- Ensuring global supply and demand is optimised and stock is aligned.
- Daily management of routine transactional purchasing requirements for a wide range of commodities including electronics, machining, raw materials, injection mouldings, proprietary parts, third party products and subcontract processes
- Daily management of factory planning and scheduling across four production areas, assembly department and service area
- Ensuring daily operational KPIs are met, such as Despatch OTD, Supplier OTD
- Developing robust material management processes to ensure accuracy of stock
- Supporting ERP enhancement programs
- Inventory management and optimisation in line with budget expectations
- New Product Introduction (NPI) planning and improving / streamlining processes
- Future Integration of PLM into ERP system
What are we looking for?
Key skills
- Degree or relevant qualification in supply chain or production planning
- Supply chain/Planning Leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
- Production planning and scheduling experience within a manufacturing batch and serialised environment
- S&OP process management experience.
- Exceptional working knowledge of ERP set up and optimisation
- Problem solving skills
- Strong leadership skills and experience.
- Ability to motivate and inspire complex and geographically diverse teams.
- Self-driven and result orientated.
What can we offer you?
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary
- 25 days holiday (rising with service)
- Option to purchase additional holiday.
- On Demand Pay
- Pension
- Death in Service
- Discounted shopping and leisure activities
- Health cash plan
- Cycle to work scheme.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team, within a unique environment and contribute to the success of our award-winning organisation.
