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Planning Manager
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We are seeking a proactive and analytical professional Planning Manager to support the Head of Department in delivering high quality planning, analysis and operational insight. This role will play a key part in driving business improvement, supporting cross-functional initiatives and contributing to strategic projects that enhance overall performance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and coordinate forecasting and planning activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and priorities.
* Support the Head of Department with strategic and operational tasks, including data analysis, scenario modelling, and ad-hoc project work.
* Utilize various systems and tools to maintain data accuracy, monitor exceptions, and generate actionable insights to inform decision-making.
* Review key performance metrics, identify variances or issues, and recommend effective solutions to improve performance.
* Manage, support, or coordinate departmental projects, including process improvements, system enhancements, and cross-functional initiatives.
* Coach and develop team members, providing guidance to enhance capabilities and ensure high-quality outputs.
* Prepare and present regular reports on KPIs such as availability, stock cover, and forecast performance.
Skills & Experience:
* Experience in planning, forecasting, supply chain, or business operations in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on systems and process efficiency.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across multiple functions.
* Proven leadership or team management experience, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
* Proficiency in Excel and analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar is highly desirable.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Pension scheme
* Long service awards
* Employee discount scheme
* Cycle to work programme
If you are interested or have the relevant experience and are currently looking for a new challenge then please submit an up to date CV by clicking the ‘apply’ button.
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