197 Capacity Planning jobs in the United Kingdom

Are you passionate about turning big-picture strategy into real-world impact? Do you thrive when aligning people, processes, and priorities to deliver meaningful change? If so, this role could well be for you!

As a Planning & Capacity Manager , you’ll be at the heart of the transformation journey. You’ll lead on integrated planning and resource optimisation, ensuring that every project — whether a large-scale transformation or incremental improvement — is aligned to the businesses commitments.

This is a role where your insight, leadership, and problem-solving skills will directly influence how the company delivers across deliver change across Business Services.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and embedding integrated planning models and processes that keep us on track with organisational goals.
• Balancing the competing demands of change and operations through smart scheduling and capacity planning.
• Partnering with leaders across the business to forecast needs and allocate resources where they’ll make the biggest difference.
• Leading prioritisation sessions that put members at the centre of our decisions.
• Turning complex data into meaningful insights and clear recommendations for our senior leadership.
• Driving continuous improvements in how we plan and deliver.
• Embedding Project for Web as our go-to tool for resource planning, scheduling, and tracking.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven success in enterprise-wide planning and capacity management at a senior level.
• Expertise with planning tools such as Microsoft Project.
• A strong understanding of best practices in planning, change delivery, and governance.
• Experience in designing and delivering MI that supports cross-functional change.
• A track record of introducing new ways of working that connect teams and improve outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to present at C-suite level.
• A collaborative approach, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to simplify the complex.

Are you passionate about turning big-picture strategy into real-world impact? Do you thrive when aligning people, processes, and priorities to deliver meaningful change? If so, this role could well be for you!

As a Planning & Capacity Manager , you’ll be at the heart of the transformation journey. You’ll lead on integrated planning and resource optimisation, ensuring that every project — whether a large-scale transformation or incremental improvement — is aligned to the businesses commitments.

This is a role where your insight, leadership, and problem-solving skills will directly influence how the company delivers across deliver change across Business Services.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and embedding integrated planning models and processes that keep us on track with organisational goals.
• Balancing the competing demands of change and operations through smart scheduling and capacity planning.
• Partnering with leaders across the business to forecast needs and allocate resources where they’ll make the biggest difference.
• Leading prioritisation sessions that put members at the centre of our decisions.
• Turning complex data into meaningful insights and clear recommendations for our senior leadership.
• Driving continuous improvements in how we plan and deliver.
• Embedding Project for Web as our go-to tool for resource planning, scheduling, and tracking.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven success in enterprise-wide planning and capacity management at a senior level.
• Expertise with planning tools such as Microsoft Project.
• A strong understanding of best practices in planning, change delivery, and governance.
• Experience in designing and delivering MI that supports cross-functional change.
• A track record of introducing new ways of working that connect teams and improve outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to present at C-suite level.
• A collaborative approach, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to simplify the complex.

Job Description

1.Last Mile capacity planning: Creation of structured capacity plans on a 1-6 months time frame

2.Last Mile Risk Mitigation: Monitor actual capacity to identify capacity risks and propose risk mitigation approaches

3.Execution analysis: Analyze and understand gaps between plan and execution and work with relevant stakeholders to rectify gaps

4.System and Process Optimization: Implement continuous improvement processes to constantly improve the quality of our last mile capacity

5.Peak Planning: Create and coordinate the execution of peak capacity plans

Job Requirement

1.Education: Bachelor's degree or higher;

2. Experience in capacity planning, capcity controlling

3.Proficient in Office software and solid data analysis and management skills.

4.Possess a strong sense of responsibility, strong communication and coordination skills, and strong logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Oversee and manage all day-to-day operational activities.
• Develop and implement strategic operational plans and initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage operational teams to achieve high performance.
• Monitor and analyse operational performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
• Implement process improvements and best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage departmental budgets and ensure financial targets are met.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management.
• Proven track record of successful operational leadership and team management.
• Strong understanding of strategic planning and performance management.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in relevant operational software and tools.

• Develop and implement comprehensive operational strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple departments, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives, including forecasting, resource allocation, and performance management.
• Manage departmental budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for financial optimisation.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices across all operational areas.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of operational managers and staff.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor operational performance.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, partners, and internal departments.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Champion a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Extensive experience in senior management or operations leadership roles.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, business development, and operational execution.
• Strong understanding of financial management and budgeting principles.
• Exceptional leadership, team management, and motivational skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in operational management systems and process improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Experience in (specific industry relevant to the fictional client, e.g., R&D, Technology, Logistics) is a plus.