Head of Planning

Blatchford is a multi-award winning, global manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.

Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Planning to lead our team, based at our brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Basingstoke.

The role

As Head of Planning, you play a pivotal role, leading the planning and operations purchasing department.

• Leadership and people management of the planning and operational purchasing team frequently.
• Overarching and leading the centralised planning team facilitating the global plan across all supply and demand sites.
• Working cohesively with the Master Data and Planning Manager and Head of Supply Chain to optimise planning and master data set up.
• Ensuring global supply and demand is optimised and stock is aligned.
• Daily management of routine transactional purchasing requirements for a wide range of commodities including electronics, machining, raw materials, injection mouldings, proprietary parts, third party products and subcontract processes
• Daily management of factory planning and scheduling across four production areas, assembly department and service area
• Ensuring daily operational KPIs are met, such as Despatch OTD, Supplier OTD
• Developing robust material management processes to ensure accuracy of stock
• Supporting ERP enhancement programs
• Inventory management and optimisation in line with budget expectations
• New Product Introduction (NPI) planning and improving / streamlining processes
• Future Integration of PLM into ERP system

What are we looking for?

As Head of Planning, you will have the following.

• Degree or relevant qualification in supply chain or production planning
• Supply chain/Planning Leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• Production planning and scheduling experience within a manufacturing batch and serialised environment
• Exceptional working knowledge of ERP set up and optimisation
• Strong leadership skills and experience.
• Ability to motivate and inspire complex and geographically diverse teams.
• Self-driven and result orientated.

What can we offer you?

As Head of Planning, you will receive the following.

• Highly competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Option to purchase additional holiday.
• On Demand Pay
• Pension
• Death in Service
• Discounted shopping and leisure activities
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team, within a unique environment and contribute to the success of our award-winning organisation.