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Planning Manager EMEA
full-timeLondon

Summary

Location

London

Type

full-time

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About this role

As part of our exciting growth journey, we’re looking for an experienced EMEA Planning Manager to lead our Planning function and help shape the next stage of Zotefoams’ success.

This is a permanent position with strong potential to evolve and grow for the right, ambitious candidate — offering a genuine opportunity to develop and progress within a global business.

The Role

You’ll lead the EMEA Planning team, ensuring manufacturing and inventory plans deliver on-time, in-full performance to our customers while optimising efficiency and cost. You’ll be central to how we run and evolve our planning processes — balancing strategic oversight with hands-on leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, motivate, and develop the EMEA Planning team, setting clear priorities and driving performance.
  • Manage and optimise inventory levels across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
  • Take ownership of the supply plan for our high-value Zotek product range, including third-party suppliers.
  • Enhance planning capability through improved systems, processes, and data insights.
  • Lead the supply step of Zotefoams’ global S&OP process.
  • Build strong relationships with Operations, Commercial, Logistics, and Finance teams.
  • Champion the effective use and development of our ERP system.

About You

You’ll be a proactive, commercially aware Planning Manager who enjoys solving complex problems, improving systems, and building strong cross-functional relationships.

What you’ll bring:

  • 5+ years’ experience in planning management within manufacturing.
  • Proven leadership and team development experience.
  • Strong ERP and S&OP expertise.
  • A track record of driving continuous improvement within supply chain or planning.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Why Join Us?

We’re a company that’s growing fast — but still small enough for you to make a real impact. You’ll work in a collaborative, innovative environment that genuinely values courage, respect, and making an impact.

We believe in empowering our people, offering opportunities to grow and develop your career globally as the business continues to expand.

Our Values

Courage - The courage to take bold action to ensure that we succeed in tackling our challenges and opportunities.

Impact – Dedicated to making a significant and positive impact in everything we do.

Respect - Cultivate a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and collaboration is encouraged.

Zotefoams is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Other facts

Tech stack
Planning Management,Leadership,Team Development,ERP Expertise,S&OP Expertise,Continuous Improvement,Communication Skills,Influencing Skills

About Zotefoams

Zotefoams plc (LSE – ZTF) is a world leader in supercritical fluid foams. Using a unique manufacturing process with environmentally friendly nitrogen expansion, Zotefoams produces lightweight foams for diverse markets worldwide. Our three key market verticals are - Consumer & Lifestyle, Transport & Smart Technologies and Contrustion & Other Industrial

Zotefoams®, AZOTE® ZOTEK® and T-FIT® are registered trademarks of Zotefoams plc.

Team size: 501-1,000 employees
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Industry: Plastics Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1921

What you'll do

  • Lead the EMEA Planning team to ensure on-time, in-full performance while optimizing efficiency and cost. Manage inventory levels and enhance planning capabilities through improved systems and processes.

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What does a Planning Manager EMEA do at Zotefoams?

As a Planning Manager EMEA at Zotefoams, you will: lead the EMEA Planning team to ensure on-time, in-full performance while optimizing efficiency and cost. Manage inventory levels and enhance planning capabilities through improved systems and processes..

Why join Zotefoams as a Planning Manager EMEA?

Zotefoams is a leading Plastics Manufacturing company.

Is the Planning Manager EMEA position at Zotefoams remote?

The Planning Manager EMEA position at Zotefoams is based in London, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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