Our client, a large Defence and Security supplier is looking for an Assistant Planning Manager to join them on a contract basis at their site in Luton.Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be eligible to undergo SC Clearance.8 month initial contract.4 days per week onsite in Luton. 36 p/h PAYE or 49.27 Umbrella, inside IR35 As an Assistant Planning Manager, you would be responsible for overseeing and coordinating various aspects of project planning and execution. As Assistant Planning Manager, you will also collaborate with cross-functional teams and analyse data to optimise project success. The key responsibilities of the Assistant Planning Manager role:Project Planning/ Scheduling - Develop and manage project plans and MRPII material schedules, ensuring material availability whilst maintaining the delivery (MPS) outputCost accounting - using Excel macros/tables to analyse costs to determine where adjustments need to be made / budgeted / journalled correctly.Resource Allocation- Allocate necessary resources, including personal, equipment and materials to meet project requirementsTeam collaboration- Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams, ensuring effective alignment to achieve project goalsStakeholder communication- Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholder, including IPT''s, senior management, project managers and team members on project status and potential roadblocksPurchase Requisition Management - Reviewing purchase requisition for mate