Planning Manager

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions, Mobile Crushing & Screening Division is recruiting for a:

Planning Manager

Location: Ballygawley, County Tyrone

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group, providing front-line products and services for the mining and construction industries. The Sandvik Group has been in operation since 1862 currently employing some 40,000 people across the globe. Our safe and diverse solutions, delivered by our highly qualified and proficient employees, enhance our customers’ productivity, safety, and profitability.

Within Sandvik, we champion people. Having exceptional people and growing an inclusive culture forms our Divisional strategic pillars.

Do you want to work for Sandvik a global player in Mining & Construction within the heart of our Mobile Crushing & Screening Division?

Are you an experienced planning professional with a passion for driving operational performance, developing teams and delivering effective supply chain solutions?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Manager to join our Mobile Crushing & Screening Division, playing a key role in driving production planning, material availability and supply chain performance.

Reporting to the VP Supply, you will lead the planning function, ensuring customer demand is translated into effective production and material plans while optimising inventory, resources and manufacturing capacity.

Working closely with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing and Logistics, you will drive planning excellence, improve operational efficiency and support the delivery of customer commitments.

Main Responsibilities include:

• Lead production planning activities, developing master production schedules aligned with customer demand and manufacturing capacity.
• Oversee material requirements planning (MRP), ensuring timely availability of materials and components to support production.
• Manage inventory planning and optimisation, balancing customer service requirements with working capital and stock efficiency.
• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, aligning commercial forecasts with operational capabilities.
• Develop short, medium and long-term capacity plans, identifying constraints and implementing effective solutions.
• Lead, coach and develop planning teams, driving accountability, performance and continuous improvement.
• Optimise ERP planning systems, master data accuracy and reporting processes to improve planning effectiveness.
• Monitor key performance indicators including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory levels and forecast accuracy.
• Work collaboratively across departments to resolve supply challenges, reduce lead times and improve operational performance.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 3 years' experience in production planning, supply planning, demand planning or supply chain management.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing planning teams.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or Infor.
• Experience leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning processes.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, inventory management and capacity planning.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced operational environment.

Desirable Criteria

• Third-level qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• CIPS or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience driving Lean Manufacturing, planning process improvements or operational excellence initiatives.

Why Sandvik?

At Sandvik, we see you – personally. We are an equal opportunity employer, valuing your passion and personality.

Employee Benefits:

• Growth Opportunities: Access to learning and development programs.
• Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Health & Wellbeing: Westfield Health Cash Plan and Occupational Health support.
• Financial Security: Pension Scheme, Group Income Protection, and Life Assurance.
• Convenience: On-site car parking and canteen facilities.

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th November 2026.

For any queries, please email [email protected].