Our client, a leading entity in the technology, defence, and security sector, is seeking a Planning & Control Manager specialising in SAP S/4HANA to join their team on a permanent basis. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing planning and control processes as part of a substantial SAP S/4HANA Digital Transformation programme. The successful applicant will be a key player in defining the foundation for Planning and Control across Manufacturing UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and validate S/4HANA future state processes surrounding Planning and Control, ensuring stakeholder buy-in
- Deliver and validate UK Planning and Execution general top-level design material
- Review, validate, and sign off all detailed design content with secure stakeholder endorsement
- Represent Manufacturing UK in international and UK-specific workshops, including domain level and cross-domain
- Lead system test campaigns within the area of responsibility
- Support the Manufacturing Change Lead in scoping AS IS vs TO BE gaps for Training and Communications initiatives
- Identify and adopt change opportunities ahead of SAP S/4HANA deployment
- Assist in Data Migration/Data Cleansing topics
- Obtain comprehensive knowledge of future state S4 processes and capabilities
Job Requirements:
- HNC level of qualifications or equivalent
- Extensive experience in SAP ERP usage in a manufacturing context, including engineering, logistics services, and manufacturing planning & control
- High level of experience in planning and control processes
- Confidence in decision-making within multi-national environments
- Proficiency in stakeholder management and engagements at varied organisational levels
- Strong planning and organising skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail
Benefits:
- Company bonus of up to 21% of base salary
- Pension contributions totalling up to 14%
- Flexible working arrangements
- Enhanced parental leave benefits
- Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking
If you are an experienced SAP ERP user with a background in manufacturing planning and control, and you are looking to take on a transformative role within the defence and security sectors, our client would love to hear from you. Apply now to seize this rare opportunity to lead and influence the future of manufacturing planning and control processes.