One of my clients are hiring a

Head of Planning & Scheduling

to lead the build-out of a central planning and scheduling function and drive measurable improvements in productivity and service performance.

The role

Lead the move from locally-run planning to a

standardised, centralised operating model Partner with operations and a wider digital transformation programme Embed optimisation-led planning and scheduling to improve schedule stability and

utilisation

Key responsibilities

Build and lead a

central planning & scheduling team Define

SOPs, playbooks, governance and role clarity Create a

capacity planning framework

(demand forecasting, skill-mix, resourcing inputs) Own

4-6 week forward planning

(backlog shaping, work readiness, volume smoothing) Govern

D+1 scheduling

(cut-offs, freeze windows, change control, quality) Codify 'local knowledge' into

structured constraints

(access rules, estate rules, client needs) Drive continuous improvement (territory design, constraint tuning, job duration's, workflows) Track and deliver benefits:

reduced travel , improved productivity, better schedule accuracy

What we're looking for

Senior leadership experience in

planning/scheduling

within

field service

(or similar) Proven track record implementing

new operating models

(not just BAU management) Experience with

scheduling optimisation tools

(IFS PSO highly desirable) Strong analytical capability (workforce/capacity modelling; trade-offs and decision-making) Confident change leader who can influence operational stakeholders

Nice to have

Experience supporting

digital transformation

/ process automation Multi-region workforce planning and demand forecasting experience If this is something you could be interested in, please hit apply and provide your latest CV and we'll be in touch in due course. MUST BE UK BASED.

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