Our client, a world-leading manufacturer of precision engineering and metrology solutions, is looking for a Planning and Materials Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is based across Miskin (South Wales) and Woodchester, and offers you the opportunity to be responsible for leading planning, scheduling and materials management activities across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring production requirements, inventory levels and customer commitments are effectively managed. Working closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams, you will drive operational efficiency, improve planning processes and support continued business growth. Key responsibilities of the Planning and Materials Manager job based in Miskin and Woodchester:Lead and manage planning, scheduling and materials control activities across multiple manufacturing sites.Manage and develop a team of Planners and Material Controllers, providing coaching, support and performance management.Ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and customer delivery commitments.Monitor demand, production capacity and inventory levels, identifying potential risks and implementing effective solutions.Develop and improve planning processes, procedures and performance measures to support operational efficiency.Work closely with Assembly Managers, Procurement, Logistics and Warehousing teams to align materials and production requirements.Oversee inventory management activities to maintain ..... full job details .....