Analytical Planning Lead
Core
Lead the development and maintenance of production plans and time-phased build schedules, translating forecasts and demand into achievable operational plans to balance service, inventory, and operational performance.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain Planning Lead (Manufacturing)
Builds
Production plans, time-phased build schedules, and operational plans for industrial manufacturing operations.
Domain
Industrial Manufacturing / Supply Chain Planning
Required skills
Supply Chain Planning, Master Production Scheduling, Demand Planning, Capacity Planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), ERP Planning Systems, Inventory Management, Materials Planning, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving
Preferred skills
Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles, MRP exception management, KPI tracking and reporting
Technologies
SAP/ERP, MRP systems
Responsibilities
Lead the development and maintenance of production plans and time-phased build schedules; Manage demand and capacity planning activities; Monitor and improve planning accuracy through KPIs; Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders; Oversee master scheduling, load levelling, and bottleneck management; Maintain ERP planning parameters and manage daily MRP activities; Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes; Analyse production and supply performance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
