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Planning Manager

Measham
Competitive Salary
Permanent, Full Time

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Measham team in the position of Planning Manager.

Your duties would include but not limited to the following:

Manage day to day and long term planning of stock, production schedules and cost effective delivery areas, providing a link between customer service, manufacturing and transport planning.

* Managing stock profile and stock levels for each factory / distribution location as required

* Monitor and maintain cost effective delivery areas and sources of supply

* Produce production schedules for each factory

* Provide accurate commercial stock forecasts

* To operate within budgetary and business guidelines

* Collation and distribution of reports in relation to stock levels and transfers

* Communicating specific stock constraints or campaigns to internal and external sales teams and other relevant departments.

* Achieving service levels to meet customer expectations

* Categorising stock for all locations

* Maintain JDE product data

* Purchasing of bought finished goods

* Management of brick cutting process with external suppliers

* Ongoing development of JDE based planning processes

* Provide cover for colleagues when required

About You:

* Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel

* Excellent analytical and reporting skills

* Extensive experience of production planning processes

What We Can Offer You:

* Competitive Salary and Benefits package

* Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution

* Generous holiday allowance

* Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme

* Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members

* Employee Referral Scheme

* Service Awards

* Sharesave Scheme eligibility

* Holiday Exchange Scheme

* Financial Wellbeing Program

* Personal development and opportunities for progression

* Company Annual Bonus Scheme

We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast and the iconic London Brick.

Our complete product range comprises of clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving and chimney, roofing, and flue systems.

Forterra’s purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing a range of products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects.

We are proud to be at the forefront of the industries’ safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces