Interim Head of Supply Planning

The Company is in need of an experienced Head of Supply Planning to provide strategic leadership during a critical period of operational growth and transformation. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end supply planning function, ensuring that the business has the right inventory, capacity, and materials strategies to meet customer demand and production requirements. This high-profile interim role demands a proven planning leader who can drive forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, service performance, and planning excellence across a complex manufacturing operation. Key responsibilities include leading the supply planning, production planning, and inventory management teams, developing robust planning processes, driving the S&OP cycle, and managing supply risks. Applicants for the Head of Supply Planning position at the company should have significant experience in supply planning, integrated business planning, S&OP, or supply chain planning leadership roles. A strong understanding of planning within a manufacturing environment and a track record of leading planning teams through change and transformation are essential. The role requires excellent stakeholder management, influencing skills, and strong analytical and systems capability, ideally within ERP and advanced planning environments. While not mandatory, a background in a regulated manufacturing industry such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, healthcare manufacturing, life sciences, biotechnology, aerospace, or chemicals is highly desirable due to the complexity, compliance requirements, and operational disciplines associated with these environments.