MP&L Manager

We re supporting a leading manufacturing business in the appointment of a Material Planning & Logistics Manager to join their site leadership team.

This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end logistics function from inbound material flow and production planning through to dispatch and customer delivery. The position plays a key part in ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and on-time performance across the supply chain.

• Lead master production scheduling and align with customer demand forecasts
• Manage production planning to support manufacturing requirements
• Oversee supplier scheduling and control freight spend, including 3PL providers
• Take ownership of raw material stores, goods-in, and line-side material supply
• Ensure stock accuracy through cycle counting and KPI delivery
• Manage and maintain SAP master data and MRP systems
• Oversee material handling equipment (MHE) usage and maintenance
• Control and optimise material flow from supplier through to customer delivery
• Monitor and report on key metrics including:
  • On-time delivery
  • Inventory levels
  • Forecast accuracy
  • Freight costs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, Kanban)
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, audits, and environmental standards
• Manage and develop a team of 12 (60+ indirect)
• Support new product introduction (NPI) from a logistics perspective
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure effective communication and workflow

• Proven experience leading a logistics or supply chain function in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of MRP, inventory management, and ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Experience managing freight, suppliers, and 3PL providers
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles (Kanban, Kaizen, CI)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Experience operating within regulated environments (e.g. ISO / IATF standards)
• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field
• Confident leader with the ability to drive performance and develop teams

• Leadership & Team Development motivates, engages, and drives accountability
• Results-Driven focused on KPI delivery and operational performance
• Problem Solving structured, data-led decision making
• Collaboration strong communicator across functions
• Continuous Improvement Mindset always looking to optimise processes

This is a high-impact role within a complex manufacturing environment, offering the opportunity to shape logistics strategy, improve operational performance, and play a key role in site leadership.