Materials Planning Manager I'm representing an incredible opportunity within the aerospace industry, specifically for a Materials Planning Manager role based in Deeside, Flintshire. This position is for a company that's truly at the forefront of aerospace innovation, leading the global arena in designing, producing, and servicing cutting-edge aircraft systems and components. Role Overview My client is seeking an exceptional individual with remarkable leadership and management skills to spearhead the planning and commercial operations. As the Materials Planning Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring efficiency, collaboration, and operational excellence within the aerospace domain. Responsibilities *Provide unparalleled leadership to the planning and commercial team, fostering efficiency and collaboration. *Lead the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, presenting executive overviews to senior leadership. *Oversee manufacturing order coordination and develop standards to meet business goals. *Collaborate with various departments to establish capacity plans based on demands and resource availability. *Monitor throughput, manage material inventories, and report on production progress. *Drive ERP system utilization and standardization across the team. *Promote best practices and continuous improvement initiatives. *Analyse inventory levels and forecast sales based on customer orders and capacity. *Ensure timely customer delivery while minimizing inventory input. *Adjust production schedules as needed due to constraints or changes in demand. *Coordinate with various departments to ensure smooth operations and on-time deliveries. *Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications *Degree in Operations, Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred or equivalent experience. *Minimum 5 years' experience in planning or customer-facing roles. *2-3 years of management experience, preferably within aerospace. *Exceptional leadership, man-management, analytical, and communication skills. *Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems. Perks *Competitive Salary *Private Healthcare *4-day working week *Competitive Pension Scheme *Generous Holiday Allowance If you're someone with exceptional leadership abilities, passionate about driving excellence in aerospace, and ready to take on this pivotal role, my client would love to connect with you. This is an incredible opportunity to lead and innovate within a dynamic industry. Reach out to Jamie Birch on (phone number removed) for more information