Operations Planning Manager

• Luton
• 6 months initially
• £46 p/h inside IR35

A global Aerospace and Defence organisation are looking to recruit a Planning Manager within their Operations function. This role involves developing project timelines, allocating resources, and ensuring that projects are completed within agreed schedules.

Key Accountabilities - Operations Planning Manager

+ Allocate necessary resources, including personal, equipment and materials to meet project requirements.

+ Identify potential risks and challenges in projects, develop mitigation strategies and proactively address issues that may arise.

+ Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams, ensuring effective alignment to achieve project goals.

+ Monitor project progress, measure performance against milestones and implement adjustments when necessary to jeep projects on track.

+ Analyse project data and performance metrics to identify trends to make informed decisions that impact upon the project achievability.

+ Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholder, including senior management, project managers and team members on project status and potential roadblocks.

+ Address issues and challenges that arise during project execution, making decisions that align with project goals and company objectives.

+ Reviewing purchase requisition for material or services needed to support projects or operations.

Skills and knowledge required - Operations Planning Manager

+ Proficiency in planning, organising and overseeing projects from initiation to completion.

+ Ability to analyse data and performance metrics to make informed decisions, identify opportunities and mitigate risks.

+ Capacity to identify issues, develop solutions and facilitate decisions that support project goals.

+ Experience in using SAP to plan production requirements.