Assistant Planning ManagerLutonPaying up to 45p/h (Inside IR35) Responsibilities: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.Allocate necessary resources, including personal, equipment and materials to meet project requirementsCoordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams, ensuring effective alignment to achieve project goalsProvide regular updates and reports to stakeholder, including IPT?s, senior management, project managers and team members on project status and potential roadblocksReviewing purchase requisition for material or services needed to support projects or operations.Analyse project data and performance metrics to identify trends to make informed decisions that impact upon the project achievabilityMonitor project progress, measure performance against milestones and implement adjustments when necessary to jeep projects on trackDetermine where anomalous data is and maintain good practice with all functions to ensure measurements are trueAddress issues and challenges that arise during project execution, making decisions that align with project goals and company objectivesIdentify potential risks and challenges in projects, develop mitigation strategies and proactively address issues that may ariseFlexibly adjust plans in resp