Job Title: Logistics & Supply Chain Planning Manager – Chemical & Process Sector
Location: Near Sheffield, UK
Employment Type: Permanent
Overview
A leading international engineering and manufacturing company—renowned for its innovation in the energy, chemicals, and clean tech sectors—is seeking a Logistics & Supply Chain Planning Manager. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of supply chain operations in a high-risk, high-value environment, playing a key part in the organisation's transformation journey toward sustainability and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and coach a high-performing planning team to ensure accountability, agility, and continuous improvement.
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Oversee end-to-end planning and scheduling for complex operations involving hazardous materials under COMAH regulations.
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Champion and implement change management initiatives to streamline logistics, improve systems, and enhance cross-functional supply chain performance.
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Coordinate across engineering, HSE, procurement, and operations to ensure alignment between production schedules, compliance, and business needs.
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Drive compliance with COMAH regulations, ensuring planning processes support a safety-first culture.
Requirements
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Extensive experience in planning and logistics within chemical, petrochemical, or hazardous environments.
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Proven ability to lead change and implement process improvements across supply chain or logistics functions.
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Strong working knowledge of planning systems such as SAP, Primavera, Maximo, or equivalent tools.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Demonstrated ability to operate effectively under COMAH regulations and in high-pressure environments.
Ideal Candidate Profile
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Strategic mindset with hands-on capability.
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Able to influence cross-functional teams and drive change.
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Comfortable working in regulated, process-heavy industries.
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Committed to high standards in health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Benefits
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Competitive base salary
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Annual performance bonus
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Car allowance
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Enhanced pension scheme
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Private healthcare & life assurance
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Career development & progression in a forward-thinking, sustainable industry
Ready to drive planning excellence in a high-impact sector? This is your opportunity to step into a key leadership role where your ideas and expertise will shape the future of logistics and supply chain in the energy transition space.