Planning Lead

Planning Lead Experience Dependent + Annual Bonus + Private Medical Stroud

Join a global engineering and technology leader that delivers innovative automation, electrification and digitalisation solutions across a wide range of industries. With a strong reputation for investment in people, continuous improvement and operational excellence, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to play a key role within a highly advanced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities - Planning Lead

• Own and maintain the master production schedule, ensuring customer demand is met whilst optimising inventory levels and manufacturing capacity.
• Lead the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, providing accurate demand and supply forecasts.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to align manufacturing plans with business objectives.
• Monitor material availability, capacity constraints and production performance, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Analyse planning data and KPIs to identify risks, improve forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support new product introductions and strategic projects, ensuring effective planning and resource allocation.

Experience / Qualifications - Planning Lead

• Previous experience in a Master Scheduler, Supply Chain Planner, Production Planner or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production planning methodologies.
• Experience leading or supporting S&OP processes.
• Ability to analyse complex data and make informed planning decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• APICS, CIPS, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related qualification would be advantageous.

Benefits - Planning Lead

• Annual Bonus
• Pension matched up to 10%
• Private Medical Cover
• x6 Life Assurance
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Employee Assistance Programme

Ideal background / Previous roles may include:

Master Scheduler, Master Production Planner, Senior Production Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Lead Planner, Manufacturing Planner, Operations Planner, Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Planner, Demand & Supply Planner, Materials Planning Manager, Production Planning Manager or Supply Planning Manager