Head of Planning and Subcontract Manufacturing

RokeRoke is a world-class technology and engineering consultancy. Roke delivers advanced research, development services and products to high profile customers who come to Roke with varied and challenging problems to solve.  You will be the point of contact in the business for planning the manufacture of our products. You will liaise with cross-departmental stakeholders to understand the manufacturing needs, undertake materials planning and ensure that materials reach production on time. You will be responsible for work in progress, use of inventory, stock takes and issuing documents for the production team.Primary Job PurposeEnsure all customer product orders are delivered On-Time-In-FullPlan the workload, materials and equipment/tooling for all build demandsRaise external requirements to build on subcontractors and suppliers and liaise with them to achieve OTIF delivery.Liaise with Sales and Programme Management to ensure Production Plans are understood and communicated to the rest of the business.Liaise with Supply Chain and Engineering to ensure materials plans are in placeNegotiate with suppliers and manage expectationsKey ResponsibilitiesInterpret the recommended ERP/MRP requirements and review order recommendations, drive orders placement.Work with Supply Chain to ensure purchase requisitions are raised timely and materials are delivered on time. Monitor job status and performance in conjunction with the production and procurement teams and drive mitigations. Liaise with suppliers to ensure issues are identified early and mitigated.Work closely with other teams to provide regular project updates, stock and order information, along with opportunities for improvementWork closely with Engineering teams to ensure system compliance with relevant change notices and current build status.Liaise with Finance and support end of month cycle counting, WIP reporting and material audits. Manage Inventory and Working Capital to maximise investmentsPlan and manage Internal and subcontractor capacity. Develop and maintain supply chain resilience Plans. Drive Planning through the use of the ERP/MRP toolAlways fully comply with Roke’s policies and proceduresUndertake such other reasonable duties, commensurate with the job holder’s experience and qualifications, as may be required for the smooth operation of the businessLead team of production planners and subcontract managers to ensure team talent is coached and developed.Liaise with Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain to drive supplier Improvement plans.Drive Continuous improvement relentlessly. Person Specification: Education and QualificationsDegree qualified preferablyCPIM Certification an advantageStrong computer-based literacyKnowledge, Skills & ExperienceExtensive experience as a Head of Planning in a manufacturing environmentExperience working in electronics and electromechanical assembly an advantageExperienced with MRP tools (IFS an advantage)Excellent communication skills and experience working with senior executivesExperience in Lean Manufacturing Tools and TechniquesPersonal Attributes, Values and Competencies                    LeadershipAbility to work to tight deadlines Self-motivatedProblem solvingWhy You Should Join UsWe have a competitive salary and access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection and Life, Leisure and Entertainment. Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies and techniques, which interest them.We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative and inclusive and support a diverse work-force and those with additional needs.Security Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be eligible to achieve SC.PayTypeSalary