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Cobalt Recruitment

An exciting opportunity for a Planner/Senior Planner to join a growing planning consultancy and contribute to a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across the UK. You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team with clear pathways for career development working on impactful projects from day one - from urban extensions to city-centre regeneration, residential, commercial and major renewables - and be a key voice in client strategy, planning submissions, and project leadership. What you'll be doing: <ul> <li>Leading planning applications, appeals & local plan promotions</li> <li>Advising on major residential, mixed-use schemes and brownfield urban schemes</li> <li>Building trusted client relationships</li> <li>Bringing fresh ideas to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team</li> </ul> What we're looking for: <ul> <li>3+ years' planning experience, ideally MRTPI</li> <li>Strong planning knowledge and a knack for strategy</li> <li>Confident communicator with a proactive, ambitious mindset</li> <li>Passion for shaping sustainable places</li> </ul> What's in it for you: <ul> <li>Salary: £30k - 45k based on experience</li> <li>Real progression to Associate and beyond</li> <li>Flexible, supportive team with autonomy from day one</li> <li>A clear role in shaping the future of the Manchester aoffice</li> </ul> Ready to take your planning career to the next level? Let's talk. When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via or .

Town Planner or Senior Planner

Ingersoll-Rand

<div>Job Title: Sr. Production Planner

Location: Lincolnshire, Illinois &amp; Chicago, Illinois, United States

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies &ndash; from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers &ndash; to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we&rsquo;re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview

The Senior Production Planner is responsible for developing and managing multi-site production schedules to meet customer demand and quality standards. This role ensures component inventory levels support production requirements while aligning with business performance metrics. The planner drives strategic planning and long-term capacity management in support of S&amp;OP objectives. As a key member of the manufacturing team, the Senior Production Planner determines what to produce and when, fostering cross-functional trust and collaboration. Responsibilities include ensuring customer on-time delivery, managing past-due revenue, and leading continuous improvements in planning processes.

Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Develop and maintain a master production schedule aligned with business forecasts and S&amp;OP.</li>
<li>Review new orders to confirm capacity (labor, machines), materials, and design availability to meet customer dates.</li>
<li>Lead capacity planning for labor, machines, and materials across sites or product lines; provide future capacity reports highlighting risks.</li>
<li>Manage production work orders and maintain ERP/MRP accuracy for inventory, BOMs, planning parameters, and product lifecycle updates.</li>
<li>Monitor and analyze production performance metrics (on-time start/completion/delivery, lead-time compliance, aged work orders, labor/material variances); identify and resolve issues.</li>
<li>Perform root cause analysis for variances from plan and implement process improvements to optimize flow and reduce inventory.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Purchasing to align raw material supply plans with demand and business objectives.</li>
<li>Support NPIs by integrating launch timelines into production planning and coordinating with cross-functional teams.</li>
<li>Use advanced analytics tools (Power BI, SQL, ERP reporting) for forecast accuracy, capacity modeling, and risk mitigation; develop KPIs and lead monthly performance reviews.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement through Lean/Kaizen projects and implement best practices for constraint-based and finite capacity scheduling.</li>
</ul>
Requirements
<ul>
<li>Must be able to work on government contracts directly or access shared data resources</li>
<li>7+years of work experience in Supply Chain or Production Planning/Scheduling</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree</li>
</ul>
Core Competencies
<ul>
<li>Expert-level ERP/MRP knowledge (SAP, Oracle, or similar)</li>
<li>Experience with multi-site or global planning preferred</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of data flow through entire manufacturing process &ndash; from design conception to shipment of product</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of data flow through entire manufacturing process &ndash; from design conception to shipment of product</li>
<li>Ability to work in cross-functional teams in a lead or participative capacity</li>
<li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and learning skills</li>
<li>Effective communication across all organizational levels</li>
<li>Ability to identify and drive process improvements and sustain results</li>
<li>Understanding of various business models and their impact on supply chain planning and execution</li>
</ul>
Preferences
<ul>
<li>APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or related field of study</li>
<li>Experience in regulated, lot-controlled manufacturing or clean room environment preferred</li>
<li>Experience or training with Lean and Visual Factory manufacturing tools</li>
</ul>
Work Arrangement and Travel Requirements

Fully site based

Pay Range:

The pay range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000k. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate&rsquo;s skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location.</div>

Senior Production Planner

Mattex Group

<div>
 
 
 Senior Demand Planner
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Demand Planner is responsible for forecasting and managing the demand for products to ensure that inventory levels are optimized, ensuring product availability while minimizing overstock. This role requires close collaboration with the sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to align the forecast with market trends, promotions, and sales plans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Demand Forecasting:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Develop and maintain demand forecasts for products using historical data, sales trends, and market intelligence.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with the sales, marketing, and finance teams to adjust forecasts based on promotions, seasonal changes, and new product introductions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure that forecasts are accurate and updated regularly, taking into account changes in demand patterns or external factors.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Inventory Management:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Analyze and manage inventory levels to ensure product availability without excessive stock levels.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure that inventory levels meet demand without overstocking or stock outs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Optimize the inventory flow based on demand forecasts and inventory policies.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
 </li>
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 8+ years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or related fields.
 </li>
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 Strong understanding of demand forecasting techniques and inventory management best practices.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
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Senior Demand Planner

Spectrum Brands

<div>Division Information 
The Home &amp; Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide&reg;, Hot Shot&reg;, Cutter&reg;, Repel&reg;, Black Flag&reg;, Garden Safe&reg;, EcoLogic&reg; and Liquid Fence&reg;. 
Job Summary 
Join Spectrum Brands (NYSE: SPB), a multi-billion dollar global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) powerhouse with a portfolio of powerful, globally recognized brands. We are currently seeking a highly analytical Senior Buyer Planner to serve as the critical interface between commercial demand and operational execution for our high-volume Home &amp; Garden liquid production plant. This role directly impacts working capital, service levels, and plant efficiency, positioning you as a key partner. 
Primary Duties &amp; Responsibilities 
Component Procurement &amp; Financial Stewardship
<ul>
<li>Conduct robust analysis of economic order quantities to determine optimal procurement strategies that minimize inventory capital tied up while maintaining supply continuity.</li>
<li>Engage in strategic collaboration with key raw material and packaging suppliers to align procurement plans with both our requirements and their capacity constraints. This includes focused planning for long lead-time components.</li>
<li>Identify and escalate gaps in the materials supply chain. Act as the central liaison to resolve issues with Sourcing, Quality, Marketing, and Package Engineering.</li>
<li>Create and manage all required Purchase Orders (POs) to flawlessly support the Master Production Schedule and cost improvement objectives.</li>
</ul>
Advanced Planning Systems &amp; Data Integrity
<ul>
<li>Analyze results from systematically optimized plan (via APO PPDS); review and adjust master data as required to ensure continued functionality</li>
</ul><ul><li>Regularly audit and maintain the required master data to ensure optimal functionality, integrity, and accuracy within our Advanced Planning Tools.</li>
</ul>
Production Scheduling &amp; Operational Alignment
<ul>
<li>Develop and publish the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for all liquid lines. Make strategic sequencing and prioritization decisions to balance business requirements for fill rate, inventory investment, and plant OEE.</li>
<li>Proactively monitor and adjust the MPS daily or weekly in response to shifts in commercial demand, ensuring smooth operational transitions.</li>
<li>Publish production metrics and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) used internally to measure success against plan.</li>
</ul>
New Product Development
<ul>
<li>Drive the operational execution phase of the New Product Development (NPD) process.</li>
<li>Design and execute detailed component run-out plans to manage item transitions, strictly optimizing obsolescence expense in alignment with marketing launch timelines.</li>
</ul> 
Education and Experience Profile 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Management or related field required</li>
<li>2 or more years of Buyer/Planner experience required</li>
<li>ERP (e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc.) experience required</li>
<li>Intermediate MS Excel experience (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, formulas, etc.) required</li>
<li>Working with an internal plant/manufacturing site strongly preferred</li>
<li>APICS Certification a plus</li>
<li>Willing to train new hire on production scheduling</li>
</ul> 
Required Skills 
<ul>
<li>Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a team environment, sometimes as the facilitator of the team.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to prioritize work and follow through to completion.</li>
<li>Ability to read, analyze and interpret various information.</li>
<li>Strong mathematical ability.</li>
<li>Excellent presentation skills.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization</li>
<li>PC skills (spreadsheet, word processing, presentations)</li>
</ul> 
Work Environment 
95% office environment and 5% manufacturing environment

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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#LI-Hybrid 

Job Reference: US19740</div>

Senior Buyer Planner

<div>Division Information 
The Home &amp; Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide&reg;, Hot Shot&reg;, Cutter&reg;, Repel&reg;, Black Flag&reg;, Garden Safe&reg;, EcoLogic&reg; and Liquid Fence&reg;. 
Job Summary 
Join Spectrum Brands (NYSE: SPB), a multi-billion dollar global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) powerhouse with a portfolio of powerful, globally recognized brands. We are currently seeking a highly analytical Senior Buyer Planner to serve as the critical interface between commercial demand and operational execution for our high-volume Home &amp; Garden liquid production plant. This role directly impacts working capital, service levels, and plant efficiency, positioning you as a key partner. 
Primary Duties &amp; Responsibilities 
Component Procurement &amp; Financial Stewardship
<ul>
<li>Conduct robust analysis of economic order quantities to determine optimal procurement strategies that minimize inventory capital tied up while maintaining supply continuity.</li>
<li>Engage in strategic collaboration with key raw material and packaging suppliers to align procurement plans with both our requirements and their capacity constraints. This includes focused planning for long lead-time components.</li>
<li>Identify and escalate gaps in the materials supply chain. Act as the central liaison to resolve issues with Sourcing, Quality, Marketing, and Package Engineering.</li>
<li>Create and manage all required Purchase Orders (POs) to flawlessly support the Master Production Schedule and cost improvement objectives.</li>
</ul>
Advanced Planning Systems &amp; Data Integrity
<ul>
<li>Analyze results from systematically optimized plan (via APO PPDS); review and adjust master data as required to ensure continued functionality</li>
</ul><ul><li>Regularly audit and maintain the required master data to ensure optimal functionality, integrity, and accuracy within our Advanced Planning Tools.</li>
</ul>
Production Scheduling &amp; Operational Alignment
<ul>
<li>Develop and publish the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for all liquid lines. Make strategic sequencing and prioritization decisions to balance business requirements for fill rate, inventory investment, and plant OEE.</li>
<li>Proactively monitor and adjust the MPS daily or weekly in response to shifts in commercial demand, ensuring smooth operational transitions.</li>
<li>Publish production metrics and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) used internally to measure success against plan.</li>
</ul>
New Product Development
<ul>
<li>Drive the operational execution phase of the New Product Development (NPD) process.</li>
<li>Design and execute detailed component run-out plans to manage item transitions, strictly optimizing obsolescence expense in alignment with marketing launch timelines.</li>
</ul> 
Education and Experience Profile 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Management or related field required</li>
<li>2 or more years of Buyer/Planner experience required</li>
<li>ERP (e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc.) experience required</li>
<li>Intermediate MS Excel experience (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, formulas, etc.) required</li>
<li>Working with an internal plant/manufacturing site strongly preferred</li>
<li>APICS Certification a plus</li>
<li>Willing to train new hire on production scheduling</li>
</ul> 
Required Skills 
<ul>
<li>Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a team environment, sometimes as the facilitator of the team.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to prioritize work and follow through to completion.</li>
<li>Ability to read, analyze and interpret various information.</li>
<li>Strong mathematical ability.</li>
<li>Excellent presentation skills.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization</li>
<li>PC skills (spreadsheet, word processing, presentations)</li>
</ul> 
Work Environment 
95% office environment and 5% manufacturing environment

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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#LI-SA1</div> 
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<div>
#LI-HYBRID</div> 

Job Reference: US19740</div>

WPP Media

<div>
 
 About WPP Media
 
 
 
 WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.
 
 
 WPP Media is WPP&rsquo;s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth.
 
 
 At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It&rsquo;s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP &amp; WPP Media&rsquo;s shared core values:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
 </li>
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 Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand
 
 
 
 A Leading WPP Media Brand, Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As &ldquo;Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders &mdash; better for people, planet, and business &mdash; by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.
 
 
 
 Role Summary And Impact
 
 
 
 Mindshare is a brand of WPP Media, the world&rsquo;s largest media investment company and are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for a Senior Media Planner to join us. In this role, You will be responsible for all tasks and client service activities associated with an assigned brand/account. You will act as a steward of the entire communications planning process by providing pillars for media plans, executing plan changes/maintenance of media plans.
 
 
 
 Reporting of the role
 
 
 
 This role reports to: Associate Business Director
 
 
 
 3 Best Things About The Job
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 A competitive yet fun environment that combines the best of being excellent media planners of creative media thinking and at the same time being part of the largest media company in the world.
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to learn and create leading work, working alongside specialist departments, who are evolving experts in the field.
 </li>
 <li>
 Be an expert hybrid planner in both traditional and digital mediums.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 In Three Months
 
 
 
 
 In this role, your goals will be:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Being up to speed with cutting edge proprietary planning tools as well as able to extract and analyze important data; validating our recommendations.
 </li>
 <li>
 You would have a pulse of the business category &amp; knowledge of competitive frame.
 </li>
 <li>
 Worked on moderate scaled live campaigns
 </li>
 <li>
 Have initiated contact with key media partners and understood the baseline of their offerings particularly digital.
 </li>
 <li>
 Connected with internal specialist &amp; external stakeholders units to integrate solutions.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 In Six Months
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Being able to comprehend and apply our proprietary planning framework model in key campaigns.
 </li>
 <li>
 You would have landed live; larger scaled campaigns.
 </li>
 <li>
 You will have started to build relationships with the key decision makers within the current client portfolio.
 </li>
 <li>
 Master a flawless media execution process, working alongside various stakeholders.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 In 12 Months
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop a strong category acumen - from a media and business point of view.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify a pipeline of commercially viable solutions to support our client&rsquo;s goals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Create and execute a pipeline of exciting business building ideas which could potentially be industry award winning.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What Your Day Job Looks Like At Mindshare
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop strategy for brands including annual phasing and budgeting to achieve brand KPI's.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist CH/BM to maintain responsive working relationships with brand teams to identify potential opportunities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Troubleshooting and resolving any issues with media/account teams and media vendors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist CH/BM in developing brand KPI's.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze data to provide client with recommendations for optimizations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain relationships with media suppliers, internal teams and brand teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare Quarterly/Semi Annual &amp; Annual media reviews and way forward.
 </li>
 <li>
 Responsible for timely deliverables of the deadlines for e.g. Annual Media Strategy Presentations, monthly post buys &amp; any other requirement from client on ad hoc basis.
 </li>
 <li>
 Resolve billing related issues.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work cross-functionally with Client management team and Account Directors as needed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with cross function departments/teams as part of the media management process.
 </li>
 <li>
 Showcasing of launches &amp; presentations to the brand team after launch.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assisting CH/BM in participating in regional award is mandatory with at least once in a quarter.
 </li>
 <li>
 Train Assistant Planner/Media Planner on media basics.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Bring
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Must have strong organizational and numeracy skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Flexibility and able to work under pressure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficient in MS Excel.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent personal/organizational management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Able to set and meet multiple demands within challenging deadlines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent interpersonal skills &ndash; ability to communicate effectively at all levels, internally and externally, formally &amp; informally.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Must be a BBA / MBA from a reputable university of equivalent.
 </li>
 <li>
 Must have an experience of at least 3+ years in media/digital/marketing experience.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Life At WPP Media &amp; Benefits
 
 
 
 Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we&rsquo;re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media &amp; WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, employee wellbeing facilities, and employee mental health awareness days.
 
 
 WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
 
 
 We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we&rsquo;ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
 
 
 
 About Pakistan
 
 
 
 WPP Media Pakistan is the leading global media investment management operation in Pakistan. We see major growth coming on Digital platforms with internet penetration growing to 87 million broadband users and 85 million 3G/4G subscribers. Social media platforms have also grown substantially in Pakistan where Facebook stands at 34 million subscribers and Tik Tok has replaced Instagram to become the second most penetrated social platform. While the digitalization of the market is happening at a fast pace, it has also opened up opportunities for specializations like e-commerce, Digital Content, Video Planning solutions, Technology and Data &amp; Analytics in Pakistan.
 
 
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