Planning Manager

Vacancies

Planning Manager

Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about Dechra.

Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

The Opportunity

Have overall responsibility for the planning and scheduling of Skipton site manufacturing, filling & packing and Quality Control (QC), co-ordinating cross-functionally with Operations, Quality and Warehouse, to ensure product is delivered to customers on time in full (OTIF).

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Consolidation of the 24-month net requirements demand plan and converting this to a level loaded, flexible repeating schedule which ensures routine, reliable delivery on time in full to all customers.
• Responsibility for ensuring generation of a 24 month rough cut capacity plan (RCCP) for the site
• Responsible for management of inventory to target levels for raw & pack materials and finished goods.
• Work closely with the Group Enterprise Planning Team to ensure timely and efficient delivery of requested customer orders.

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We're particularly keen to hear from those who have:

• Significant experience in production planning and scheduling.

• Strong management, negotiating and organisational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, and to develop and maintain strong team dynamics and collaboration.

• Due to the nature of our business, all successful candidates will be required to complete a basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service check) before employment can commence, and at regular intervals during employment. This check will be paid for by Dechra.'
• Average 36-hour working week (with a day off every other Friday!!)
• Plenty of training and development opportunities
• 22.5 days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Option to buy a week's holiday each year
• 8% Employer Pension Contribution
• Free access to the Headspace App
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don't be too disappointed - we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which may be suitable and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. For any questions or queries, please contact us.

Dechra is a global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

We are a global leader in veterinary endocrinology and topical dermatology, have a broad portfolio of analgesia, anaesthetics and products for the treatment of pain, and are also recognised as innovators in other specialisations such as the treatment of equine lameness, nutrition and differentiated generics.

We deliver high quality products and services to veterinarians worldwide through our employees and a network of third parties to sustainably improve global animal health and welfare.

Everything we do is underpinned by our culture and values. They are important to us and have helped drive the Group's success.