Head of Planning Full time, Permanent Salary £55,000.00 - £70,000 per annum DOE Location: Cheltenham based, multi-site operation Are you a strategic planning leader who thrives in a fast paced, multi-site environment? Do you want to shape and deliver a planning function that drives performance, efficiency and outstanding service? This is an exciting senior role with genuine influence, impact and visibility. We are partnering with a national foodservice business that is investing heavily in its planning strategy. They are now seeking a Head of Planning to lead the function, elevate performance and build a best-in-class demand and supply planning capability. Why this role stands out This is a high-profile opportunity, and you will have strategic ownership, the autonomy to drive change, and the support of a strong leadership team. You will lead and develop a growing team, collaborate with commercial, operations, finance and IT, and ensure availability, efficiency and customer satisfaction across a national network. In this influential leadership position, you will: . Own and deliver the end to end planning strategy, ensuring strong availability, optimised stock levels and excellent service. . Lead, coach and develop a high performing planning team, embedding a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. . Drive forecasting accuracy through analysis of historic data, market trends and customer insights. . Implement and enhance planning systems, process