Job Title: Planning and Procurement Manager Location: Near Eastbourne, East Sussex Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Job Purpose / Primary Objective We are seeking an experienced and driven Planning and Procurement Manager to play a pivotal role in a fast-paced and growing manufacturing environment. This is a high-impact role where effective planning and scheduling are absolutely critical to operational success. The successful candidate will take full ownership of production planning and procurement processes, ensuring the seamless alignment of supply chain capabilities with customer demands and production schedules. This is a fantastic opportunity for a results-focused supply chain professional with a strong background in production planning, scheduling, procurement, and team leadership within a manufacturing setting. Key Responsibilities Master Production Scheduling: Maintain, develop, and take full ownership of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to ensure all planning activities are aligned with customer orders and forecasted demand. This includes scheduling internal work centres, coordinating raw material availability, and managing sub-contract operations. Capacity Planning and Bottleneck Management: Proactively match customer and production requirements with internal capacity and supply chain capability. Identify and mitigate potential capacity constraints well in advance to avoid disruptions and ensure continuous flow. Supply Chain Development and Performance ..... full job details .....