Planning Manager

Anord Mardix a Flex company are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the worlds largest companies.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth were looking to add a Planning Manager located in Kendal.

Planning Manager is reporting to the Head of Supply Chain and responsible for the tactical execution of our Planning and Purchasing goals as well as leading a professional team.

What a typical day looks like:

• Develop and maintain demand and supply plans to ensure alignment between customer needs material availability and production capacity.
• Drive cost efficiency initiatives with a strong focus on WIP reduction inventory optimization and cash flow improvement.
• Own inventory performance and SIOP/S&OP processes ensuring accurate data clear reporting and achievement of monthly targets.
• Oversee production and procurement planning including weekly production scheduling and ensuring timely raw material availability.
• Monitor delivery performance and supply risks proactively adjusting plans and leading mitigation strategies for delays or constraints.
• Lead planning excellence across the plant including capacity planning master resource planning safety stock management and supply execution processes.
• Provide strategic insights to manufacturing leadership enabling informed decisions on capacity cost optimization and long-term operational performance.
• Lead and develop the planning team while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration with Operations Engineering Project Management and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The experience were looking to add to our team:

• Extensive experience (10 years) across diverse Supply Chain roles providing a well-rounded operational and strategic perspective.
• Degree educated in Business Supply Chain Procurement or equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Working towards or holding a professional certification in Supply Chain or Procurement (e.g. CIPS APICS).
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as SAP Oracle or equivalent with hands-on experience in planning environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 with the ability to effectively manage data reporting and analysis.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes including planning procurement and inventory management.

What youll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work valued for your contribution and celebrated for your success;
• A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
  • A merit-based annual pay review
  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
  • Referral bonus
  • Volunteer days
  • Group Life Insurance including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
  • Sick pay scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Flexible/Remote/HybridWorkbased on your Job Function
• Travel opportunities (role dependent)
• Support in your well-being by access to
  • Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
  • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to various discount programs (including food activities gym memberships etc.)

At Flex we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way we move fast with discipline and purpose and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful inclusive and collaborative culture a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve peoples lives.

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