Senior Planning Manager

Overview

Robert Walters have been assigned to recruit a Senior Planning Manager for a global logistics business to join their senior management team based in Staffordshire area.

As the Senior Planning Manager onsite you will ensure effective implementation of all short, medium and long term planning activities including new model year activities. Key customer interface for logistics engineering and Material Flow work streams. You will be aware of and contribute to the broader commercial environment, taking responsibility for supporting new and additional business projects. Responding to and efficiently planning for changes in the supply chain caused by demand variances and customer cost challenges.

Responsibilities

• Onsite leadership of planning activities across short, medium and long term horizons, including new model year activities.
• Serve as the key customer interface for logistics engineering and Material Flow work streams.
• Contribute to the broader commercial environment and support new and additional business projects.
• Respond to and efficiently plan for changes in the supply chain caused by demand variances and customer cost challenges.

Qualifications

• Materials management experience within a fast paced and lean environment
• Planning experience within logistics or manufacturing operations
• A track record of continuous improvement and lean implementation
• A strong Project Manager
• Proven leadership experience
• Ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Supply Chain

Industry: Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Staffordshire

Salary: Negotiable

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.