Head of Planning and Forecasting

Head of Planning and Forecasting

Application Deadline: 26 February 2026

Department: Production

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Alternative Heat Head Office

Reporting To: Business Unit Manager

Description

Who are we looking for?

Leadership mindset and ownership - senior experience is important, but the ability to lead with clarity, accountability, and intent matters just as much. We value leaders who take ownership and are open to developing and evolving their approach.

Strong planning and forecasting leadership across multiple projects and sites - leading planners, analysts, and scheduling teams to deliver accurate, realistic, and actionable plans. If you can lead it, improve it, and scale it, we want to hear from you.

People and performance focused - setting clear direction, building accountability, developing future leaders, and creating teams that are engaged, capable, and proud of what they deliver.

Strategy and delivery - owning the Business Unit's planning, scheduling, and forecasting function to ensure predictable execution, optimise resources, and enable growth.

Operational excellence - driving efficiency, accuracy, and visibility while continuously looking for smarter, data-led ways of working.

Continual improvement - no one has all the answers. We're looking for leaders who challenge constructively, learn continuously, and turn improvement ideas into real results.

If you want to be part of something ambitious, influence how planning and forecasting evolves, and make a genuine impact at scale, we want to hear from you.

Who will you work with?

Our Planning & Forecasting function is central to aligning projects, manufacturing, and resources across the Business Unit. Working closely with the Business Unit Manager and senior leadership across Commercial, Manufacturing, HSE, Quality, and Plant Assets, your focus will be on enabling predictable delivery, optimising capacity, and supporting sustainable growth.

If you're results-focused, care about what really matters, and want to lead teams that take pride in getting things done properly - you'll fit right in.

What You'll be Doing

• You'll lead, you'll learn, you'll improve - shaping teams and processes to deliver accurate, data-driven plans that keep projects and operations on track.
• Make use of all the tools, systems, and support available to forecast demand, schedule resources, and optimise capacity across multiple sites.
• Turn planning and forecasting insight into actionable delivery - ensuring projects and manufacturing are aligned and predictable.
• Drive operational efficiency while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and forward-looking visibility across all projects.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Manufacturing, Contracts, and other leadership peers to overcome challenges and keep operations running smoothly.
• Develop your leadership team - mentor planners and analysts, empower scheduling teams, and support growth across the workforce.
• Spot risks and capacity constraints early, implement solutions, and ensure teams consistently deliver against plans.
• Work strategically and practically - balancing operational priorities, resources, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Shape the culture - set the standard for accountability, data-driven decision-making, and pride across all teams while promoting a can-do, solutions-focused attitude.