Manager of Planning

Job description:

Our client, a 150-year-old growing industrial CPG manufacturing company is looking for a Manager of Planning.

This role reports to the CFO and is responsible for overseeing the efficient planning of the plant to maximize company profitability, meet customer demand, and optimize capacity utilization.

This will include leading the production planning team to maximize profitability and service levels through effective order and backlog management, overseeing the planning of work through plant assets, establishing, and optimizing inventory levels, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive clarity around production, inventory, and service targets

Qualifications:

5-7 years of experience

Looking for experience from a manufacturing environment, working with customers, and experience translating forecasts and historical data sets to drive production and operational efficiency.

Advanced knowledge of Excel, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, ERP Systems, and business analytics software (PowerBI etc).

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Newly created role

Reports to the CFO-high visibility role-

Exciting opportunity to create and build a team that will have a major impact on a growing business.