Planning Manager

Planning Manager

Reference number: 62465

	Worcester, Leominster, Tenbury Wells, Ludlow, Kidderminster, Droitwich Spa
	Full Time (Permanent)
	£43,000 - £46,000
	Sierra 57 Consult Ltd
	Plastic packaging
	31/03/2025
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Job overview

Working on behalf of our client, an established manufacturer of plastic packaging solutions we are looking for a Planning Manager to join their established team.

Company overview

• As Planning Manager you will be responsible for the factory planning using MRP as well as planning and prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and utilisation
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to meet customer demands whilst maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency, successful candidates will have a background in FMCG manufacturing and display critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Role responsibilities

• Develop and manage production plans, ensuring alignment with sales forecasts, customer orders and production capacity
• Expediting and prioritising work orders to create production plans which meets customer demand in most efficient way
• Issue and track production orders, ensuring that required material is supplied to the production floor, as according to the production schedule
• Interface with manufacturing personnel, purchasing, etc on material status and production planning issues
• Analysis of sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements
• Provide support to production and management as required and take charge of planning department to cover holiday periods
• Monitor the availability of raw materials for planned manufacturing, using stock availability reports
• Manage the raw materials and packaging inventory for on-time delivery, precise stock records, and budget/space compliance
• Formulate cost-effective manufacturing plans aimed at achieving Delivery Cost Improvement
• Identify and implement process improvement to enhance planning efficiency
• Maintain records of orders received, completed work, and inventory
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements, promoting a safe and sustainable working environment

Benefits/package

• To be discussed at interview

Qualifications/experience required

• Experience of production planning within an FMCG company
• Knoweldge of plastic material sourcing & purchasing would be highly advantageous but not essential
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and MRP/APS
• Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control and supply chain management
• Able to convey technical knowledge effectively
• Great attention to detail, self-motivated as well as excellent communication skills
• Be strongly analytical, display critical thinking and problem-solving skills