Planning Manager

Sales & Operations Planning Manager

Farnborough
Up to £85,000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits
Permanent | Hybrid Working

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering and technology organisation for an experienced Sales & Operations Planning Manager to join their team based in Farnborough.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected business operating across complex, large-scale programmes, where you will play a key role in driving operational performance, resource planning and business strategy across the organisation.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of the S&OP process, ensuring effective planning, forecasting and resource management to support project delivery and wider business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the Sales & Operations Planning process across the business
• Ensuring operational and financial plans are aligned and based on agreed assumptions
• Managing supply and demand planning to ensure projects are properly resourced
• Monitoring operational performance and supporting improvement initiatives across the business
• Identifying risks, challenges and opportunities within operational plans
• Producing reports and communicating planning performance to senior stakeholders
• Driving continuous improvement across S&OP processes, systems and tools
• Working closely with finance, strategy and operational teams to support business performance
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple departments and seniority levels

Requirements:

• Extensive experience leading Sales & Operations Planning within a large, complex organisation
• Strong experience managing operational planning, forecasting and resource allocation
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Experience driving process improvements and challenging existing ways of working
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience within a relevant field

Package:

• Salary up to £85,000 per annum + bonus
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work within a highly respected and innovative organisation
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

This role is based in Farnborough with a minimum of three days per week onsite.