Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Staffordshire based client to recruit for a Production Planning Manager.


Main Purpose of role:
You will be tasked with leading a planning team and playing a major part in shaping the production planning strategy, ensuring that the planning processes is improved.


Responsibilities
*Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule, ensuring it is aligned with demand forecasts and business objectives.
*Conduct material planning processes to ensure production schedules are realistic and achievable.
*Lead the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
*Drive effective use of ERP systems.
*Provide regular reporting and analysis on planning KPIs, production performance.


Skills and Experience
*Proven experience in a Production Planning or Demand planning environment from within a manufacturing environment
*Vast knowledge of Production planning techniques and methodologies
*Previous experience using an MRP system
*Previous experience of managing a team, including coaching and career development
*Highly organised


This role comes with an attractive basic salary, and a very good benefits package including enhanced pension scheme and Life Insurance.




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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.