PLANNING MANAGER

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

Job Summary:

To be responsible for the production planning based upon forecasting and customer demands.  In return we offer a salary in the range of £55K depending on levels of experience, a discretionary bonus scheme as well as 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays). You will receive a generous pension scheme, life assurance as well as the chance to take up other generous benefits including Health Insurance, cycle to work scheme, an employee assistance program, paid time off for volunteer work, plus many others. The role reports to the Plant Manager and is located at our UK manufacturing plant in Parham, Suffolk so your own transport is required and there is parking on site.

You will make an impact in the following way:

•    Develops production plans that meet or exceed customer service objectives and delivers finished goods inventories at or below target levels.
•    Responsible for ensuring availability of bulk cable and components at subcontracting/termination houses.
•    Responsible for planning, communication, deliveries of terminated cables from subcontracting/termination houses.
•    Responsible for intercompany order planning and shipments to plant in USA.
•    Manages exceptions for any plant, where current plan cannot meet all demand with available capacity or when ending inventory falls below allowed safety stock.
 

What you will bring: 

•    Excellent ERP skills using SAP 

•    Well-developed organization skills, including the ability to handle many details and multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills to effectively deal with individuals at all levels.

•    Minimum 5 years of related experience in a high mix manufacturing setting.

•    IoSCM qualification in Production Planning and control or related field; preferred.

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together.
Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. We offer you hybrid and remote work practices where feasible, flexible working hours, an employee stock purchase plan, parental leave benefits, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, multiple and frequent training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health and well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability.
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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.