Planning & Materials Manager

40 hours per week, between 08:30 and 17:00 Monday to Friday. Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

About the role

We're looking for a Planning & Materials Manager to lead our planning and stores teams, ensuring materials, inventory and production plans are aligned to deliver for our customers. You'll coordinate production plans, manage material flow and ensure the right parts are available at the right time. Working closely with Operations, Production, Quality and Procurement teams, you'll play a key role in delivering on customer commitments while driving efficiency across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Planning and Stores teams, creating a positive, high-performing culture
• Oversee inventory management, stock accuracy and material availability to support production
• Manage production scheduling and ensure plans are achievable and communicated effectively
• Work with suppliers and procurement teams to resolve supply challenges and minimise disruption
• Drive continuous improvement using lean manufacturing and problem-solving tools
• Champion high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance

Requirements

• Proven experience in a planning, materials, supply chain, stores or stock control leadership role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of production planning, inventory management and material flow
• Experience leading, developing and motivating teams to achieve operational goals
• Knowledge of stock control processes, cycle counting and inventory accuracy
• A proactive approach to problem solving, prioritisation and decision making
• Experience working with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing or 5S principles
• Confident communicating and building relationships across Operations, Production, Procurement and Quality teams
• Comfortable working with ERP systems, with Dynamics 365 experience advantageous
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and customer service

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: 5% employer pension contribution and life assurance cover of five times your basic salary
• Enhanced family leave policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions
• Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance
• Employee support services: Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service for practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support
• Career development opportunities: Role-specific training, apprenticeships, leadership and management development programmes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• My Benefits platform: Discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services
• Free independent mortgage advice