Planning Manager

at  Robert Walters

A leading FMCG business based in North Wales are looking for a Planning Manager to join their team. As Planning Manager, you will lead a team in creating production plans, forecasts, schedules, places material orders and organising other resources that are needed to meet both customer and business targets.

About the role:

• Provider leadership and direction to the planning team, ensuring KPIs are met and where possible exceeded across customer service, waste and efficient planning of operational resources and labour line up
• Engage with commercial to ensure the execution of a robust demand plan
• Work with suppliers to manage material call offs and ensure inventory is kept within agreed parameters
• Be a pivotal part of the business’s S&OP process
• Manage integrity of MRP systems

About the person:

• Previous experience working at manager level within an FMCG environment but other industries would be considered
• SAP experience would be preferred
• Excellent Excel skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Exceptional leadership skills
• The ability to drive change in a positive manner

To apply for the role please send your CV to susannah.meadows@robertwalters.com
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A leading FMCG business based in North Wales are looking for a Planning Manager to join their team. As Planning Manager, you will lead a team in creating production plans, forecasts, schedules, places material orders and organising other resources that are needed to meet both customer and business ..

• Provider leadership and direction to the planning team, ensuring KPIs are met and where possible exceeded across customer service, waste and efficient planning of operational resources and labour line up
• Engage with commercial to ensure the execution of a robust demand plan
• Work with suppliers to manage material call offs and ensure inventory is kept within agreed parameters
• Be a pivotal part of the business’s S&OP process
• Manage integrity of MRP system