About the Role Were seeking a strategic Sales and Operations Planning Manager to lead the development and implementation of a master production schedule and capacity planning process. Youll work closely with teams across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D, and Commercial to ensure efficient production output, optimizing resources, and meeting both internal and external demand.What We're Looking For We need a highly organised, analytical problem solver who thrives in dynamic environments. You should be passionate about driving operational efficiency and building scalable S&OP processes.Key Responsibilities:Lead sales forecast development, factoring in demand, market opportunities, and growth initiatives.Analyse capacity and resource availability for short- and mid-term planning.Maintain detailed production schedules (0-6 weeks), adjusting as needed.Collaborate with supply chain to ensure material availability and inventory control.Monitor KPIs, including output, efficiency, and delivery.Resolve scheduling and production challenges, ensuring smooth operations.Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.Prepare regular updates on production status and planning metrics.Foster communication across planning, sales, operations, and logistics teams.Contribute to ERP systems and planning tools improvement.Promote a collaborative, inclusive team culture and focus on health and safety.=Skills & experience:Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience.Certifications like CPIM are advantageous.Strong experience with Microsoft 365 and planning software/ERP tools; familiarity with Business Central is a bonus.Passion for planning, scheduling, and process improvement.Experience in team leadership or cross-functional coordination is a plus.
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Sales and Operations Planning Manager