Capacity Planning Lead Job at Barclays (Knutsford)

Workforce & Capacity Optimization Lead

Serve as a recognized expert in workforce optimization with deep expertise in sc...

Location

United States , Bannockburn

Salary:

153600.00 - 241340.00 USD / Year

BioLife Plasma Services

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations Management, Human Resources, or a related field
Expertise in workforce management frameworks, governance, and scalable scheduling strategies
Advanced proficiency in data engineering, report/dashboard creation, reporting administration (Power BI, Databricks, Python, SQL, Excel, etc.)
Advanced analytical and reporting skills for effective workforce planning and decision-making
Innovator with strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive adoption of new methodologies
Collaborator fostering alignment across departments and shared objectives
Strategic thinker with a systematic approach to addressing workforce planning challenges with ability to anticipate challenges and influence organizational direction
Adaptable leader capable of managing change and encouraging smooth adoption of new methodologies
High-impact communicator and collaborator across functions and regions
Clear communicator who fosters cross-departmental alignment and productive partnerships

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute enterprise-level workforce optimization strategies for BioLife, influencing broader Takeda business units and functions
Design and implement governance models, policies, and data-driven methodologies that ensure consistency, compliance, and operational flexibility across BioLife operations
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and cross-functional teams on workforce planning, capacity management, and emerging business or regulatory challenges
Lead BioLife projects and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable workforce solutions, including automation and process improvements
Own workforce data governance, ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and clear standards for reporting, analytics, and decision support
Analyze complex workforce and capacity datasets to identify trends, gaps, and optimization opportunities across BioLife operations
Develop predictive models and scenario analyses to forecast workforce needs, capacity constraints, and financial impacts using advanced analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Python)
Translate analytical findings into actionable strategies and initiatives that improve resource utilization, workforce flexibility, and operational scalability
Design and maintain dashboards, reporting frameworks, and KPIs to provide real-time visibility and monitor performance of workforce planning processes
Oversee direct labor budgeting and forecasting strategies, ensuring alignment with financial objectives, operational goals, and regulatory requirements

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) plan and company match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid volunteer time off
Company holidays
Well-being benefits
Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation (for new hires)

Fulltime

Business Process Lead Material Planning EMEA

We are seeking an experienced Business Process Lead to define, harmonize and dri...

Location

Hungary , Budapest

Salary:

Not provided

Belden, Inc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration or related field
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in supply planning, material management or manufacturing operations within a multinational context
Strong process and system knowledge in MRP, production planning, and material management
Proven experience working with SAP (ECC and/or S/4HANA)
Demonstrated ability to lead ERP-related process harmonization or transformation projects
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills
Comfortable operating in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders and cultural diversity
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
Fluent in English

Job Responsibility

Define and own the EMEA Supply&Material Planning process framework, covering demand translation, MRP, capacity planning and replenishment
Lead standardization and harmonization of planning processes across multiple legacy ERP systems, preparing for integration into SAP S/4HANA
Collaborate with the business and S/4HANA team to ensure alignment between EMEA and global process templates
Establish clear governance, KPIs and documentation for all planning processes
Serve as the EMEA process lead for the SAP S/4HANA deployment, bridging business and IT teams
Support process design workshops, fit-gap analyses and solution validation during implementation
Ensure a smooth transition from legacy systems by defining clear data, process and system migration requirements
Act as the process ambassador for Supply&Material Planning across all EMEA factories
Partner with site planning leaders, production, procurement and logistics to ensure effective adoption of new processes
Provide training, guidance and support to local planning teams throughout the transformation journey

Supply Planner

In IKEA Purchasing, we are organised in categories based on the material and fun...

Location

China , Shanghai

Salary:

Not provided

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Secure operational capacities by ensuring high quality of capacity data from suppliers and by working continuously towards exceptions together with Need Planner and Supplier in a proactive manner
Contribute to tactical capacity planning based on supplier performance on agreed capacity
Update and secure correct business set-up information in all relevant systems
Work with systems and reports to proactively detect and act on possible deviations from goal
Prepare suppliers for best replenishment and delivery solutions by continuously maintaining & developing supplier delivery performance and sender lead-times
Contribute to identifying best logistical offer, furthermore implement, maintain and review by having customer and total cost in mind
Actively contribute in the planning and execution of the best set-up for range changes at supplier, constraints periods and activities
Continuously follow-up, analyse and take action to improve supplier delivery performance and ensure goods are shipped in time from suppliers
Secure correct availability information from supplier to IKEA Retail in such quality that it can be for the benefit of customers
Develop and maintain suppliers’ logistic competence towards becoming responsible on their own performance through working closely with suppliers, running Supplier Development Projects and providing them relevant trainings & working methods

Job Responsibility

Secure operational capacities by ensuring high quality of capacity data from suppliers and by working continuously towards exceptions together with Need Planner and Supplier
Contribute to tactical capacity planning based on supplier performance on agreed capacity
Prepare suppliers for best replenishment and delivery solutions by continuously maintaining and developing supplier delivery performance and sender lead-times
Contribute to identifying best logistical offer, furthermore implement, maintain and review with customer and total cost in mind
Actively contribute in the planning and execution of the best set-up for range changes at supplier, constraints periods and activities
Continuously follow-up, analyse and take action to improve supplier delivery performance
Secure correct availability information from supplier to IKEA Retail in such quality that benefits customers
Develop and maintain suppliers’ logistic competence through working closely with suppliers, running Supplier Development Projects, providing relevant trainings, and working methods
Contribute to supplier development by engaging relevant IKEA and Supplier competencies for logistical and developmental improvement

Fulltime

Workforce Management Lead, Risk Operations

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Workforce Management Lead to dri...

Location

United States , Bay Area

Salary:

135800.00 - 245400.00 USD / Year

Block

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience in Workforce Management, Operations, or Strategic Workforce Planning roles
5+ years of people management experience
Expertise in forecasting and capacity planning in complex environments
Moderate knowledge of KYC, AML, and Sanctions compliance
Proficiency in using spreadsheet tools such as Google Sheets and Excel, with the ability to create complex staffing models
Experience collaborating with diverse teams and managing key partner relationships
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, evidenced by delivering comprehensive reports and presentations to senior management that have influenced strategic decisions in operations
Experience analyzing workforce data to drive decision-making, with experience increasing operational efficiency through data-driven workforce adjustments and recommendations
Advanced analytical skills, including the ability to perform variance analysis, and developing forecasting models to inform strategic workforce planning decisions that result in a material improvement in operational efficiency

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement capacity plans and staffing models to support existing lines of business and new product launches within Compliance Operations
Forecast, schedule, and optimize staffing across multiple compliance work streams, ensuring adherence to process-specific Service level agreements and the absence of backlogs
Lead projects to create daily dashboard reporting for team leaders and managers, enhancing performance management and alert/case routing at the analyst level
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Finance, and Compliance Analytics, to develop strategic workforce management solutions and improve forecasting models
Partner with Block vendor management teams to ensure seamless ramp-up/ramp-down and meet interval KPIs and contractual Service level agreements for our managed service providers
Use statistical methodologies and BI tools to analyze performance trends and drive data-informed decision-making
Present insights to senior and executive management, ensuring timely escalation of resourcing shortfalls based on forecasting

What we offer

Remote work
medical insurance
flexible time off
retirement savings plans
modern family planning

Fulltime

Group S&OP Lead

As Group S&OP Lead, you will be the process owner and “chief architect” of S&OP ...

Location

France

Salary:

Not provided

Biscuit International UK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field
supply chain certifications are a strong plus
10+ years of experience in S&OP, demand and/or supply planning, with at least 3 years in a multi-country coordination role
Strong background in supply chain management, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing
Hands-on experience with Advanced Planning Systems (APS) and planning technologies, including tools implementation
Proven ability to lead S&OP transformations and change initiatives
Excellent analytical and project management skills
able to balance multiple stakeholders and priorities
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage both executive leadership and operational teams
Data-driven mindset with a proven track record in improving forecast accuracy and capacity planning

Job Responsibility

Assess and benchmark current S&OP maturity across geographies
Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for S&OP improvement, aligned with organizational changes (ERP/IT upgrades, M&A …)
Design harmonized capacity planning methodologies to ensure consistent approaches across entities
Lead change management initiatives and project governance to secure adoption and long-term impact
Lead the cross-sell Group S&OP process, ensuring demand/supply balance and driving Executive S&OP decisions
Aggregate monthly demand forecasts and MRP at Group level, ensuring data consistency and supporting corrective actions
Coordinate with Procurement for budget and reforecast cycles
Anticipate and resolve capacity constraints, and when needed, allocate capacity across countries to maximize profitability
Support Long Range Planning by translating demand into a Group capacity strategy
Define and implement APS tools in alignment with Group strategy, ensuring upgrades and integration with existing systems

What we offer

Competitive compensation package: fixed salary + bonus, 13th month salary
RTT
2 days of remote work per week
Full coverage by the company of health insurance (mutuelle), supplementary pension plan (retraite complémentaire) and employee prevention plan (régime de prévoyance)
Meal vouchers (tickets restaurant)
Employee perks: gift vouchers, holiday vouchers, and biscuit boxes several times a year

Fulltime

CTO Prod Mgmt Lead

The Apps Support Group Manager is accountable for management of complex/critical...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years relevant experience
Post-Graduation in relevant field preferred
Senior to advanced level experience in an Apps Support role with commensurate experience in people management
Experience of senior stakeholder management
Project management with demonstrable results in improving IT services
Capacity Planning/Forecasting exposure a plus
Effectively share information with other support team members and with other technology teams
Ability to plan and organize workload
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate appropriately to relevant stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of how apps support integrates within the overall technology function to achieve objectives
requires a good understanding of the industry
Vendor relationship management including oversight for all offshore managed service
Improve the service level the team provides to our end users, which includes maximizing operational efficiencies, strengthening incident management, problem management and knowledge sharing practices
Guide development teams on application stability and supportability improvements
Formulate and implement a framework for managing capacity, throughput and latency
Define and implemented application on-boarding guidelines and standards
Work with various team members on coaching them on how to maximize their potential, work better in a highly integrated team environment and focus on bringing out their strengths
Drives continued cost reductions and efficiencies across the portfolios supported by means of Root Cause Analysis reviews, Knowledge management, Performance tuning, and user training
Evaluates subordinates' performance and makes decisions on pay increases, hiring, terminations and other personnel actions

Fulltime

Manager, Production Planning

Manager, Production Planning role at Pandora's new jewellery crafting facility i...

Location

Vietnam , Ho Chi Minh City

Salary:

Not provided

Pandora

Expiration Date

February 28, 2026

Requirements

7+ years in production planning, scheduling, capacity planning and materials management
At least 3 years in managerial position
Strong track record in MRP, capacity planning, and supply chain optimization
Hands-on experience with SAP, O9 (IBP), Quintiq CP, or similar planning systems
Familiar with planning/ scheduling for fast changing products, changing product mix/complexity
Ability to relate cooperatively with internal and external departments
Familiar with labor intensive operations where production planning/scheduling rely on multi-skilled manpower

Job Responsibility

Develop and maintain mid-term and short-term production plans in line with demand and capacity
Balance resources between lines, shifts, and production sites to maximize efficiency
Conduct capacity analysis and scenario planning to identify bottlenecks and support business decisions
Ensure schedule adherence, monitor deviations, and escalate constraints when required
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Shopfloor Control, and Engineering to resolve scheduling conflicts
Lead the monthly S&OP cycle from a production perspective, ensuring supply-demand alignment
Lead Material Requirement Planning (MRP) to ensure material availability based on production master plan
Define inventory parameters (safety stock, MOQ, lead time) and regularly update based on business changes
Monitor inventory levels to balance service, cost, and working capital
Prioritize material allocation between production orders and sites in case of shortages

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Personal Care GA Innovation and Long-term Capacity Planning Lead

Driving innovation deployment and strategic capacity planning across the Busines...

Location

Vietnam , Ho Chi Minh

Salary:

Not provided

Unilever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in: Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
Master’s degree or MBA preferred for strategic planning and leadership roles
8–12 years of experience in Supply Chain, Innovation Planning, or Capacity Management within FMCG or similar industries
Proven track record in deploying innovations, technology solutions, and strategic planning across multiple markets
Experience in scenario planning, trade-off analysis, and investment decision-making for long-term capacity
Familiarity with integrated planning processes, collaborative manufacturing, and customer operations alignment
Proficiency in advanced planning systems (e.g., SAP APO, IBP) and digital supply chain tools
Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data and model scenarios
Knowledge of CAPEX planning, manufacturing technologies, and network optimization
Knowledge in global trade practices and policies

Job Responsibility

Lead the timely roll-out of new innovations within the BU, ensuring compliance with BG guardrails and strategic priorities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Marketing, R&D) to deliver innovations on time and in full (QOTIF)
Define optimum sourcing networks to meet cost and timing targets for innovation launches
Collaborate with procurement to develop key RPM supplier to serve innovations, in terms of capability and capacity
Develop first production and transition plans, ensuring capacity readiness and stock build targets at sourcing sites
Monitor post-launch performance and resolve supply or quality issues within the first 3 months of deployment
Own the long-term capacity planning process (+24 months horizon) for Finished Goods across sourcing units
Translate category growth assumptions into volume forecasts and capacity requirements
Drive investment decisions for capacity expansion, balancing trade-offs between scenarios and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
Lead scenario planning and validate outputs of strategic planning processes, making informed trade-offs between cost, service, and risk

Fulltime

Capacity Planning Lead

Barclays

Location:
United Kingdom , Knutsford

Category:
Banking

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

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