Planning Manager

Lead a resilient planning function to ensure efficient production scheduling, optimise the use of raw materials and guarantee a reliable supply to our customers. What you will be doing As the Planning Manager, you will oversee the planning function, lead a dedicated team and drive a system-led approach to align manufacturing capacity with customer demand.

Lead, cross-train and develop the planning team to ensure operational resilience and flexible cover across multiple responsibilities. Develop and adjust short-term execution plans and long-term production schedules using ERP, MOM and advanced systems like SAP APO and SAP IBP.

Manage the procurement and inventory strategy for feedstocks and dry goods, maintaining optimal stock levels that absorb short-term forecast fluctuations without compromising shelf life. Review and constructively challenge demand forecasts from commercial teams, using historical operational data to continuously improve forecasting accuracy.

Collaborate closely with operations, commercial, supply chain and finance teams to balance raw material supply, labour availability and manufacturing capacity to maximise yield utilisation and reduce waste. What you will bring We are looking for an experienced, structured, analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.

You will need a strong background in retail planning, combined with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement. Experience: You have proven experience in managing a retail planning team within a manufacturing environment, ideally within proteins or shorter shelf-life products, along with a track record of successfully leading and developing teams. Soft

skills

You are a highly analytical, detail-orientated problem solver who can challenge operational assumptions constructively, build relationships across departments and champion a culture of reliability, transparency and operational efficiency. Hard

skills

You possess a strong understanding of inventory management, production scheduling and supply planning, as well as hands-on expertise with ERP, MOM and advanced planning systems.

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