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Planning & Logistics Manager

UK - TotnesFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-10-22

Core

End-to-end coordination of production planning, material readiness, logistics, and shipping for a manufacturing environment.

Role type

Senior IC Planning & Logistics Manager

Builds

Production schedules, material availability plans, and compliant shipments for industrial instrumentation customers.

Domain

Manufacturing (Oceanographic/Hydrographic instruments)

Required skills

Production planning, MRP principles, capacity planning, team leadership, cross-functional coordination, risk management, regulatory compliance, data analysis, priority management

Preferred skills

IFS Cloud ERP, APICS CPIM, Lean Manufacturing, export control regulations, dangerous goods handling, electronics manufacturing experience

Technologies

IFS Cloud ERP, Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain short, medium, and long-term production schedules; Execute and maintain MRP planning activities; Manage logistics, shipping, and customer delivery; Ensure compliance with customs, export control, and regulatory requirements; Lead and develop the Logistics & Shipping team; Identify and mitigate planning, capacity, and compliance risks

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC