Production Planning Manager

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Staffordshire based client to recruit for a Production Planning Manager. Main Purpose of role: You will be tasked with leading a planning team and playing a major part in shaping the production planning strategy, ensuring that the planning processes is improved. Responsibilities Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule, ensuring it is aligned with demand forecasts and business objectives. Conduct material planning processes to ensure production schedules are realistic and achievable. Lead the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. Drive effective use of ERP systems. Provide regular reporting and analysis on planning KPIs, production performance. Skills and Experience Proven experience in a Production Planning or Demand planning environment from within a manufacturing environment Vast knowledge of Production planning techniques and methodologies Previous experience using an MRP system Previous experience of managing a team, including coaching and career development Highly organised This role comes with an attractive basic salary, and a very good benefits package including enhanced pension scheme and Life Insurance. 51349DH INDPRO The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position