Planning Manager

​Operations Planning Manager

Join a purpose-driven organisation at the forefront of healthcare manufacturing. Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager to lead their production planning function and play a pivotal role in our senior site leadership team.

This is more than just a planning role. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders, including the Managing Director, to ensure operations are aligned with customer demand, factory capability, and supply chain readiness.

Core responsibilities will cover:

• Master Production Scheduling

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Customer & Commercial Alignment

• Compliance & Quality Focus

• Leadership & Influence

This role requires 100% on site presence. For further details, please contact Mark Bux-Ryan.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in S&OP, Production Planning, or Supply Chain Management within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of MHRA GMP and GDP compliance.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, including with senior executives and key customers.

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

• Familiarity with international logistics and pharmaceutical export regulations.

Planning, production, manufacturing, scheduling, operations, supply, demand, forecast, ERP, commercial, sales, forecasting, MHRA, GMP. GDP