Planning Manager
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Parham, Woodbrigde |
| Area | Suffolk, England |
| Sector | Supply Chain & Operations - Manufacturing |
| Salary | Up to £55,000 |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Leanne McKinney |
| Telephone | 01473357828 |
| Job Ref | PM-LM |
| Job Views | 56 |
- Description
Welcome to Taylor Whitmore,
Taylor Whitmore are excited to be hiring on behalf of our esteemed client for a Planning Manager role based at their UK manufacturing plant in Parham, Suffolk
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company that values diversity, teamwork, and professional growth. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality production planning and customer service, this role could be for you!
About the Role
As Planning Manager, you will take responsibility for production planning, aligning forecasting with customer demands to ensure efficiency and excellence in operations. You will report directly to the Plant Manager and will require your own transport to the site, where parking is provided.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: Up to £55K depending on experience
- Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
- Benefits:
- Generous pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health insurance
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off for volunteer work
- And much more!
Your Key Responsibilities
- Develop production plans to exceed customer service objectives and maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Ensure the availability of bulk cable and components at subcontracting/termination houses.
- Oversee planning, communication, and delivery processes for terminated cables.
- Manage intercompany order planning and shipments to the USA plant.
- Address exceptions in cases of capacity challenges or low inventory levels.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in a high-mix manufacturing setting.
- Skills: Proficiency in SAP ERP, excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Qualifications: IoSCM qualification in Production Planning and Control or a related field (preferred).
Why Join Our Client?
- Be part of a global community striving to improve connectivity and security.
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.
- Work in a culture committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.
If this is something you are interested in we encourage you to apply below today or call on 01473 357 828 for more information.
We look forward to hearing from you.
