Head of Planning and Scheduling

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