Planning Manager Basingstoke
Salary: £40,000£50,000 Bonus

Im looking for a Planning Manager to join a busy manufacturing team based in Basingstoke. This role is perfect for someone with strong experience in production planning within a subcontract manufacturing environment whos ready to lead, organise, and make an impact.

The Role
Youll be responsible for managing the planning functioncoordinating schedules, supporting new product introductions (NPI), and ensuring production runs efficiently and on time. The role involves close collaboration with internal departments and customers, with plenty of variety and room for input.

Planning Manager Key Responsibilities

• Own and run the SIOP process for planning.

• Lead and support a small team of planners.

• Review and process customer orders, particularly NPI and ongoing production.

• Work with BOMs, part numbers, drawings, and digital data.

• Create and manage work orders, considering the full build process.

• Plan and coordinate production schedules across key areas.

• Liaise with engineers, account managers, and customers to track progress and resolve issues.

• Handle system updates, concessions, and ensure feedback loops are closed.

What Youll Need to become the successful Planning Manager:

• Proven experience in a manufacturing planning role, ideally in a subcontract or contract manufacturing environment.

• Competence using ERP/MRP systems in a production setting.

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and BOMs.

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, especially PCB assembly, is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with IPC610 and/or AS9100 standards is a bonus.

Whats on Offer

• 25 days holiday, plus your birthday off

• Bonus scheme

• Private healthcare and health cash plan

• Life insurance (4x annual salary)

• Up to 5% employer pension contribution

• Enhanced parental leave and company sick pay

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Option to buy additional holiday days

Why This Role
Youll be joining a well-organised, collaborative team in a clean, modern facility, supporting clients across industries like aerospace, motorsport, defence, and transport. Theres plenty of variety, genuine support from leadership, and the opportunity to shape how planning works as the business continues to grow.

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