Logistics & Planning Leadership in a Specialist Manufacturing Engineering Environment
Cheltenham
To £65,000 - £70,000 per year + healthcare, pension and further company benefits
The Company
A leading manufacturing and engineering business that supplies into a broad spectrum of industries such as aerospace, automotive, and motorsport is on a significant growth journey with extensive investment to deliver best in class products and processes.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing all planning activities including production planning, material planning, inbound & outbound logistics, inventory control, and S&OP. The Head of Planning & Logistics will manage an experienced team who are responsible for inventory control, logistics, and warehousing. You will develop and oversee a robust planning schedule to ensure business capabilities are enhanced and drive on-time in full (OTIF) performance ensuring that customer orders are delivered on time.
The supply chain leader will drive the implementation of an effective production planning process, with a focus on capacity planning and sales & operational planning. You will also ensure material availability through accurate forecasting while taking ownership of utilizing the ERP system, ensuring accuracy of the data.
The Person
You will have significant planning & logistics experience in a busy manufacturing environment.
You will have experience utilizing ERP systems, preferably exposure to IFS or similar.
Able to understand and interrogate engineering drawings.
Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies.
A strong production planning background, within a manufacturing environment.
Live within commutable distance and be able to travel to customer and supplier sites when needed.
Able to manage a planning & supply chain function within a complex multi-product manufacturing environment.
How to Apply
To apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a full CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference.
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