Head of Planning

Overview

Job Title: Head of Planning
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to GBP55,000 plus benefits
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: Hybrid following probation (3 days on site and 2 from home)

An established engineering and technology company is seeking a Head of Planning to lead its planning function and drive operational excellence across the full product and project lifecycle.

This is a senior role with significant influence, shaping planning strategy, optimising production flow, and ensuring seamless alignment from customer order through to shipment.

You’ll set the direction for planning, strengthen systems and processes, and lead a team of five, responsible for production scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory control. Working closely with engineering, supply chain, quality, sales, and operations, you’ll ensure plans are aligned, risks are managed early, and new products are ...