Integrated Planning Manager

Business Planning and Performance

 Understand and interpret the business expectations and translate them into actionable plans.

 Coordinate the annual business planning process across functions and sites.

 Use the Business Structure Performance (BSP) model to evaluate capabilities and develop alternative scenarios.

 Assess the effectiveness of the Operational Master Schedule (OMS) in delivering business objectives.

Integrated Operational Planning

 Develop and integrate a comprehensive 5-year factory-to-market plan that considers all functions.

 Ensure alignment and synergy across disciplines and sites to optimise value chain performance.

 Consolidate inputs for the Master Operating Schedule in line with the Integrated Planning Process (IPP).

 Facilitate communication between planning disciplines to ensure cohesive and informed planning.

Planning Process and Execution Support

 Conduct and document structured planning meetings to track decisions and actions.

 Provide tools, methodologies, and technical guidance to operational planning teams.

 Coach and mentor teams to build planning capability across the organisation.

Technology and Innovation

 Identify and define planning challenges and improvement opportunities.

 Engage with Group subject matter experts to explore and implement planning technologies.

 Lead the rollout of approved technological solutions on site.

 Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Processing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

 Minimum of 6 – 8 years’ experience in integrated business or operational planning within a complex industrial environment.

 Strong understanding of value chain planning, production scheduling, and cross-functional integration

 Strategic Thinking – Ability to align long-term plans with business strategy and market dynamics.

 Integrated Planning Expertise – Deep understanding of end-to-end value chain planning (mine-to-market).

 Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills – Strong capability to assess complex scenarios, model outcomes, and make data-driven decisions.

 Project and Process Management – Skilled in managing cross-functional planning cycles and continuous improvement initiatives.

 Technology and Systems Orientation – Proficient in planning tools, systems integration, and digital solutions.

 Stakeholder Engagement – Strong interpersonal skills to influence and align diverse teams and senior stakeholders.

 Business Acumen – Understands the financial, operational, and market levers that drive enterprise value.

 Change Leadership – Able to lead planning transformation, drive adoption, and support cultural change.