£70,000 – £80,000

West Midlands

What are we recruiting for?

Are you a proven planning leader with experience in complex manufacturing or engineering environments? This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior role where you’ll shape strategy, lead a talented team, and ensure operational excellence for a global organisation working with world-class customers.

What will you be doing?

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Planning team.
• Oversee the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to balance demand, capacity, and inventory.
• Analyse production data to identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Champion ERP/MRP systems and planning best practices to drive accuracy and efficiency.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement across the planning function.

What will you bring to the party?

• Significant leadership experience in planning, scheduling, or supply chain management.
• A track record of delivering planning improvements and driving change.
• Strong knowledge of capacity planning and ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Background in aerospace or defence would be highly advantageous.