Planning Lead in Heanor

Job description

Do you have previous experience working within a Production/Manufacturing environment in a supply chain/planning capacity? Are you data driven with strong communication skills? If so, then please read on!

The basics:

Job Title: Planning Lead – Demand & Production

Location: Heanor

Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE

Hours: Mon-Fri (7.30am-4.00pm) - 7.5hr days (1 hour lunch)

Benefits & Holidays: company pay up to 5% pension, 25+ 8 bank holidays.

Overview:

Working for a global business we now require a Planning Lead to join the production and demand planning team. You will be working closely with the Planning and Demand Manager whilst liaising with various departments including production, production planners, production managers and the operations manager. You will be tasked to organise raw material coming in to the business, liaising with suppliers, ensuring warehouse and storage stock levels are maintained whilst assisting in the planning of production.

Key responsibilities of the Planning Lead role:

• Monitor stock levels and ensure flow of material coming into the business matches demand and sales levels.
• Use ERP and planning tools to streamline operations
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical data and market trends
• Collaborate with procurement, production, logistics, and sales teams
• Create inventory and replenishment plans to ensure product availability

The ideal candidate / Planning Lead may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Qualification in supply chain management
• Previously worked in manufacturing / production
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel – Pivot tables, vlookup etc.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities

Commutable from: Heanor, Ripley, Eastwood, Alfreton, Nottingham, Derby and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Planning Lead role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Heanor

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English