Our client, a large Defence and Security supplier is looking for an Assistant Planning Manager to join them on a contract basis at their site in Luton.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be eligible to undergo SC Clearance.
8 month initial contract.
4 days per week onsite in Luton.
£36 p/h PAYE or £49.27 Umbrella, inside IR35

As an Assistant Planning Manager, you would be responsible for overseeing and coordinating various aspects of project planning and execution. As Assistant Planning Manager, you will also collaborate with cross-functional teams and analyse data to optimise project success.

The key responsibilities of the Assistant Planning Manager role:

Project Planning/ Scheduling - Develop and manage project plans and MRPII material schedules, ensuring material availability whilst maintaining the delivery (MPS) output
Cost accounting - using Excel macros/tables to analyse costs to determine where adjustments need to be made / budgeted / journalled correctly.
Resource Allocation- Allocate necessary resources, including personal, equipment and materials to meet project requirements
Team collaboration- Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams, ensuring effective alignment to achieve project goals
Stakeholder communication- Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholder, including IPT's, senior management, project managers and team members on project status and potential roadblocks
Purchase Requisition Management - Reviewing purchase requisition for material or services needed to support projects or operations.
Data analysis- Analyse project data and performance metrics to identify trends to make informed decisions that impact upon the project achievability
Performance tracking- Monitor project progress, measure performance againstmilestones and implement adjustments when necessary to jeep projects on track

Data integrity - Determine where anomalous data is and maintain good practice with all functions to ensure measurements are true
Problem solving- Address issues and challenges that arise during project execution, making decisions that align with project goals and company objectives
Risk assessment- Identify potential risks and challenges in projects, develop mitigation strategies and proactively address issues that may arise
Adaptability- Flexibly adjust plans in response to changing circumstances or unexpected developments
Configuration - able to study Bills of Material (BOM)
What we are looking for:

An understanding of material and all its requirements
Good organisational, communication and analytical skills are essential for this role.
Proficiency in planning, organising and overseeing projects/schedules from initiation to completion.
Experience in using SAP and Excel to plan/analyse material requirements effectively.
Ability to analyse data and performance metrics to make informed decisions, identify opportunities and mitigate risks
Ability to work with to multi-functional teams that drives success
Effective time management skills to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Flexibility to adjust plans in response to changing circumstances, unexpected developments and evolving priorities
Able to work within a team, whilst delivering a plan and communicating problems to key stakeholders
Thoroughness in reviewing project plans, documentation and reports to ensure accuracy and quality of all data
Interpersonal skills to build relationships, resolve conflicts and maintain a positive team dynamic
Confidence in making decisions based on data, analysis and thorough understanding of project requirements and success criteria