Site Planning Manager Role
We are seeking a skilled Site Planning Manager to lead our planning team and oversee all core planning activities. This role requires strong leadership and analytical skills to maintain and improve the site S&OP process, ensuring timely and accurate supply visibility for all stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Maintaining and improving the site S&OP process, ensuring timely and accurate supply visibility for all stakeholders.
* Monitoring DC SKU inventory daily, managing levels against targets and minimising excess.
* Developing efficient production schedules that balance customer demand, capacity utilisation, and inventory goals.
* Driving customer satisfaction by tracking and acting on key metrics such as fill rates, backorders, and replenishment performance.
* Coodinating with Operations to prioritise low-stock or backordered SKUs and provide reliable recovery timelines.
* Partnering closely with Operations, Freight, Warehousing, and Distribution to ensure correct planning parameters and lane setups.
* Maintaining raw material planning parameters aligned with the MPS and collaborating regularly with Purchasing on supply issues.
* Leading initiatives to enhance production planning processes, improving manufacturing efficiency while upholding service levels.
* Supporting new product introductions, safeguarding launch timelines and managing initial build requirements.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will need:
* A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in planning or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
* A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification, e.g. APICS Certification.
* Demonstrated experience with managing a site-level S&OP process, understanding of Net requirement planning / RCCP tools and MPS.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Advanced Excel capability with Power BI, Altrix or Tableau is a plus.
* Strong leadership and communication skills.
* Experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry is a bonus.
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the success of our business.
Contact Us
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Megan ODoherty. Skills: Planner Supply Chain Leadership Excel.