The Business

You will join a global manufacturing business with a long established presence in a specialist product area of manufacturing and are without question the market-leader. They have experienced solid growth in recent years despite challenging economic conditions, which speaks greatly to the stability of the organisation. The opportunity also offers career progression potential with succession plan in place to develop into the future Supply Chain Manager.

The Role

Reporting into the current Supply Chain Manager and managing 3 Production Planning & Logistics coordinators, we're looking for a planning professional who can lead in the creation, management and delivery of the production plan making sure it aligns with customer demand and manufacturing capacity. You'll take the lead on reporting production performance, enhancing planning processes, communication of potential issues and work closely with central commercial teams to make sure business targets are met. Alongside this you'll collaborate with direct reports and internal departments to ensure required materials and logistics support is in place to facilitate the Supply Chain Plan.

What they're looking for

You will have demonstrable career experience and achievement within Production / Supply Chain Planning, preferably within manufacturing operations. This experience will include a solid understanding of planning workflows & constraints, material control systems and planning tools. You will have a forward thinking and proactive mindset, be adaptable to changing commercial needs and thrive in a dynamic environment.

What's on offer
You will receive a competitive salary dependent on career experience to date alongside benefits including annual bonus scheme, pension and private health care. This business and role also offers the potential to succeed the current Supply Chain Manager which would come with increased salary and benefits package.