Planning Manager

Overview Planning Manager (Interim – 15 Months Minimum) Sheffield Aerospace Manufacturing £45,000 We are working with a well-established and growing aerospace manufacturing business, supplying precision components to globally recognised customers. Due to ongoing growth and business needs, they are seeking an experienced Planning Manager on a minimum 15-month interim contract. This is a key role within the operations team, responsible for delivering robust production plans that meet customer demand, improve on-time delivery, and drive operational efficiency across a complex and highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities Develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet customer demand Lead the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process Monitor and improve KPIs, WIP, inventory, and on-time delivery performance Analyse production data to support informed decision making Work cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Quality teams Manage and develop the planning team, driving performance and continuous improvement Identify and implement process improvements and cost efficiencies Requirements Proven experience in production planning within manufacturing Strong understanding of SIOP / ERP systems Experience working with KPIs, forecasting, and data analysis Advanced Excel skills Excellent communication and organisational skills Desirable Aerospace or other regulated industry experience CPIM or similar planning certification Degree in a relevant discipline #J-18808-Ljbffr