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Senior Planner

Staffordshire Permanent £45,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
My client based in Staffordshire, due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to play a critical role in driving production planning, inventory management and customer service performance across a busy manufacturing operation.
  • Global Manufacturer
  • Team Lead level position

About Our Client

My client is one of the world's leading manufacturers in their industry, operating over 20 manufacturing facilities across Europe and North America and employing over 4,000 people globally. The business continues to invest in growth, innovation and operational excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional looking to step into a high-impact role where they can lead planning activities, influence operational performance and help deliver outstanding service to customers.

Job Description

  • Create and manage production plans to meet customer demand and service targets.
  • Lead and develop the planning team, driving performance and sharing best practice.
  • Monitor and improve OTIF (On Time In Full) performance and schedule adherence.
  • Manage inventory levels for raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
  • Review capacity constraints and escalate risks to ensure continuity of supply.
  • Work closely with Operations to optimise manufacturing schedules and resource planning.
  • Coordinate with suppliers to secure raw materials and manage supply risks.
  • Support new product introductions, trials and product launches.
  • Analyse planning and operational KPIs and present findings to senior management.
  • Build strong relationships with Customer Service, Commercial, Logistics and Supply Chain teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement across planning processes, inventory management and manufacturing efficiency.

Monday - Friday

08:30 - 17:00

The Successful Applicant

We're looking for an experienced planning professional with a strong understanding of manufacturing, supply chain and inventory management.

You will ideally have:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a planning role within manufacturing, logistics or supply chain.
  • Previous leadership, supervisory or team management experience is key
  • Strong understanding of MRP processes, forecasting, production scheduling and inventory management.
  • Experience using ERP systems, ideally IFS.
  • Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capability.
  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • Commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.



What's on Offer

  • Up to £50,000/annum
  • Permanent position offering job stability
  • Progression & Development



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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Contact
Anthony Baker
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7100950
Phone number
+44 121 230 9423

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Production Planning
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Staffordshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Anthony Baker
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9423
Job reference
JN-092026-7100950