Planning Manager- East Sussex

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Planning Manager to join a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation in East Sussex. The role offers the chance to lead a small team, drive data-led planning processes, and play a key part in delivering to customers across diverse global industries including electronics, renewable energy, medical research, and infrastructure.

As Planning Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of planners, setting clear objectives and supporting career growth.

• Oversee factory planning to ensure efficient output and customer satisfaction.

• Act as the site specialist for SAP (ERP), Power BI, and planning tools.

• Drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process with data-driven insight.

• Monitor and report on KPIs, operational adherence, and efficiency metrics.

• Manage inventory and ensure master planning data integrity.

• Work closely with Operations, Logistics, Finance, Procurement, and Engineering teams.

• Strong factory planning experience.

• Advanced knowledge of SAP and Power BI reporting.

• Excellent data analysis skills and ERP expertise.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven leadership and team management ability.

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Business, Maths or similar (or equivalent experience).

Desirable: Experience in Lean methodology, demand planning, or international environments.

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