RPO is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that focuses on select market segments. These are Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain and Manufacturing. With over 12 years of experience in the recruitment industry, RPO Recruitment has access to over 80,000 candidates across various industries, all accessible through our highly trained and specialised recruiters. At RPO Recruitment, we have access to the most popular job portals and recruitment sites to enable us to hunt for those positions.
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A leading manufacturing company is looking for an experienced National Planning & Data Optimisation Manager with strong analytical expertise to drive data-led decision-making, optimise national planning, and improve operational efficiency across the business.
Responsibilities:
Analyse operational, production, supply chain, and financial data to identify trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and manage SQL/ERP data to ensure accurate, real-time reporting.
Lead national production and inventory planning aligned with demand forecasts and capacity.
Manage and optimise forecasting processes using demand planning systems.
Conduct SKU performance, waste, and efficiency analysis to drive continuous improvement.
Implement and monitor cost-saving, process optimisation, and automation initiatives across departments.
Ensure data integrity, governance, and continuous enhancement of BI systems and planning tools.
Provide strategic decision support through profitability analysis, scenario modelling, and performance tracking.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Business Intelligence, or related field.
3–7 years’ experience in data analytics, production planning, or operations optimisation.
Strong proficiency in Power BI, SQL, ERP systems, and demand planning tools (OneBeat advantageous).
Solid understanding of supply chain, production, and planning processes.
Proven ability to convert insights into measurable business improvements.
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