Planning Manager
*Job Type: Full-time
*Location: Plymouth
*Salary: Competitive – DOE
My client is looking for a Planning Manager to join their team and support the Head of Department in delivering high-quality planning, analysis, and operational insight. This role is crucial for driving business projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring cross-functional alignment.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Oversee and coordinate general forecasting and planning to ensure alignment with business objectives and priorities.
*Assist the Head of Department with strategic and operational tasks, including analysis, scenario modelling, and ad-hoc project support.
*Utilise various tools and systems to maintain data accuracy, monitor exceptions, and surface insights to support decision-making.
*Review key performance metrics, identify variances or issues, and recommend actions to improve performance.
*Lead, support, or coordinate projects within the department, focusing on process improvement, system enhancements, and cross-functional change initiatives.
*Provide coaching, development, and day-to-day guidance to enhance team capability and ensure high-quality outputs.
*Prepare and deliver regular reporting on KPIs, including availability, stock cover, and forecast performance where required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Proven experience in planning, forecasting, supply chain, or business operations within a fast-paced environment.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systems-focused mindset.
*Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across multiple functions.
*Leadership or team management experience, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
*Proficiency in Excel and analytical tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar) is highly desirable.