Planning Manager

Who’s it for and what’s in it for you? 

Our client is all about aluminium. They’ve got decades of experience designing and manufacturing aluminium construction systems – from windows, to doors, to walls – and they’ve been part of building some of the most advanced buildings in the world. Plus, they’re really focused on innovation and have R&D teams around the worlding helping them to stay best-in-class.  

As for working there? Well, there’s a host of benefits on offer. Think generous annual leave that increases the longer you’ve been there, funded learning and development, and even added perk of not having to spend your birthday at work.  

What will your day to day look like? 

You’ll join a small but mighty Planning team who are focused on managing everything to do with the materials the business needs. Your day-to-day might look a little bit like:  
 

• Setting workstation capacities 
• Coordinating production plans for each workstation 
• Forecasting and regularly reviewing historical data 
• Making sure all works and purchase orders are accurate 
• Overseeing the MRP process for components and stock 
• Leading a small team of Planners 

This role will suit you if you… 
 

• Are an experienced Planner 
• Have worked in a manufacturing/industrial environment  
• Have dealt with made to stock and made to order production 
• Understand SAP 
• Know how to lead and motivate a team 
• Are able to collaborate to achieve common goals 
• Love the detail and being accurate 
• Know how to be efficient and prioritise your workload 

Think this could be your next role? 

Then we’d love to hear from you! If you’re interested in applying or would like to see the full job description for this role, please get in touch with Dave on dave.day@fmctalent.com 


The fine print

Reference number: 20631 
Temporary or Permanent: Permanent 
FMC contact for this role: Dave Day