Planning Manager

ZipRecruiter; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Main Purpose and Context of the Job

Responsible for the management of the Planning Team, Planning systems and forecast updates and communications. To deliver structure balance plans in line with business requirements and production efficiencies.

To communicate to both internal and external stakeholders on stock positions, material issues/ challenges and any risks to plans and service to customers.

As a Senior Manager to the business, ensure that best practices are followed in the food safety, Legality and quality of our products.

Main Responsibilities

1. Manage the planning and direction of production operational activities. Providing efficient, cost-controlled plans which are signed off by production to deliver the business agreed service targets for our customers.
2. Continually develop and improve planning methods and systems.
3. Develop and support staff in all areas, delegating appropriate responsibility for maintaining systems, procedures and Forecasts.
4. Liaise with Customers and Account Managers to continually make improvements to the Forecast Systems.
5. Work with replenishment and procurement teams to ensure that material forecasts reflect promotions, launches and uplifts for business needs.
6. Improve scheduling to maximize commercial benefit, and challenge other departments to improve and maximize opportunities and to risk plans.
7. Be responsible for updating capacity models and work with the Head of Supply Chain on forward planning and communicating with stakeholders through the S&OP process.
8. Define in good time the Christmas and Easter plans.
9. Plan to critical issues as defined by the site director.

Previous Experience (required to perform duties satisfactorily)

1. Extensive experience of FMCG with short-shelf-life products.
2. Experience in Planning systems development.
3. Multi-site planning experience and communications.
4. Team development and objective KPI.
5. Experience of using ERP and MRP systems.

Additional Information

1. To be punctual and accurate.
2. As a representative of the Company, perform duties in a professional, timely manner and comply with relevant timetables.
3. To be proactive, constantly looking for a new and better way to perform your duties.
4. To take full responsibility for your functions.
5. To communicate problems and ask for assistance from your direct line manager as required.
6. To be courteous and treat others as you would like to be treated yourself.
7. To be part of the team.
8. To be honest and open and say what you feel in the correct environment.
9. Maintain confidentiality of Company information.
10. Be aware of and comply with Company policy on health and safety and food safety.
11. Highlight any issues which could place employees’ personal safety at risk.