Supply Planning Manager

Gonzalescomm; Ilfracombe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications company is seeking a Supply Planning Manager in Ilfracombe. This full-time position involves managing demand and inventory planning to ensure stable supply and optimising performance. Candidates should have a relevant degree, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Join a winning team to help solve complex challenges through science and technology.

Qualifications

• Leadership capability to coach, influence and drive cross-functional outcomes.
• Experience working in a Manufacturing environment.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site demand, material availability, and inventory planning processes.
• Translate customer demand and market signals into an executable plan.
• Support Planning & Purchasing Teams to ensure accurate demand and inventory plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in supply chain or business management

Job description

Supply Planning Manager at Gonzales Communications Inc.

This position is part of the Supply Chain located in Ilfracombe and will be on‑site in Ilfracombe. The Supply Planning Manager leads the site demand, material availability, and inventory planning processes to ensure stable supply to production and strong On‑Time Delivery (OTD) performance.

The role translates customer demand and market signals into an executable plan, enabling Operations and Purchasing to plan capacity and materials effectively.

The position works cross‑functionally with Operations, Purchasing, Commercial, and Warehousing to balance service, cost, and working capital while optimising planning parameters and mitigating material shortages.

What You Will Do

• Ability to work with & collaborate with multiple teams.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good analytical skills to help drive and measure improvements.
• Must be dynamic, self‑motivated, and able to work well alone and with a wide range of people within the business both internally and externally.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and be able to drive through improvements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to present information concisely and effectively.
• Support the Planning & Purchasing Teams to ensure accurate demand, supply, and inventory plans.
• Lead shortage mitigation reviews and escalation forums with Purchasing and Operations.

Who You Are

• Degree level in supply chain / business management or equivalent experience.
• Leadership capability to coach, influence and drive cross‑functional outcomes.
• Experience working in a Manufacturing environment.
• Must be self‑motivated.
• Able to demonstrate an aptitude for this highly demanding role.
• Full driving licence.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Purchasing to manage supplier performance and mitigate shortages.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel to filtration locations across the globe (Puerto Rico, US, Europe).
• Must have a valid drivers licence with an acceptable driving record.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• 5 years management experience working within a Supply chain discipline.

Join our winning team today. Together, we accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Braunton, England, United Kingdom