Manager, Operations ManagementPlanningTransport

Gaming:

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Position Summary

Were building a modern resilient materials planning capability that supports Light & Wonders global gaming hardware portfolio from new product launches to sustained highvolume production. As Manager Materials Management/ Planning youll play a pivotal handson role in shaping how materials inventory and data flow across the business helping define how we plan execute and scale now and in the future.

This role offers genuine ownership. Youll operate at the core of our operations driving strategy improving critical planning systems and processes and leading performancecritical initiatives around service inventory accuracy and cost. Working closely with manufacturing engineering finance IT purchasing and logistics teams youll lead in an agile datadriven environment where your decisions have visible businesswide impact.

Were looking for people who are full of ideas want to challenge the norm and work to our core values

• Dare to be Bold-We always bring courage to work to reach for the unbelievable.

• Uphold Integrity-We promote accountability and respect to raise the bar for ourselves and the industry.

• Never Settle-We relentlessly push forward to create the extraordinary in every detail.

• Celebrate Perspectives-We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways.

• Win as a TeamWe bring out the best in each other to share collective success.

What Youll Do

• Own end-to-end materials and inventory planning to support production global distribution and new product launches

• Translate demand and SIOP inputs into reliable executable material plans ensuring strong on-time parts availability

• Manage long lead-time and constrained components to maintain supply continuity

• Lead inventory optimisation including safety stock strategy lifecycle planning and accuracy improvement initiatives

• Drive best-in-class inventory control through robust cycle counting and reduce excess ageing and obsolete stock

• Champion operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma initiatives improving planning and material handling efficiency

• Drive continuous improvement through process standardisation redesign and corrective actions supporting transport and shipping where needed

• Leverage data and automation (SQL VBA BI tools) to streamline processes and reduce manual effort

• Partner with IT to enhance MRP RMA and materials systems delivering clear reporting and actionable insights

• Lead and develop high-performing teams across materials planning inventory control and transport operations

• Manage third-party logistics partners to ensure accurate on-time in-full delivery and high customer satisfaction

• Collaborate cross-functionally and present confidently to senior stakeholders using data to influence decision-making

What Youll Bring

• Strong experience in materials planning inventory management or supply chain leadership.

• A proven track record of improving service levels inventory accuracy and cost performance.

• Advanced data and analytics capability including automation and reporting.

• Experience in manufacturing electronics or hardwarebased environments.

• SIOP experience.

• Exposure and understanding of regulated or global manufacturing environments.

• Confidence leading teams and influencing crossfunctional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Lean / Six Sigma or APICS certification.

How Youll Grow

• Shape the future: Play a key role in developing and evolving our global materials planning and logistics capability.

• Expand your impact: Lead strategic initiatives that improve service inventory performance and operational excellence across the business.

• Develop your career: Gain exposure to senior leaders global operations and business-critical transformation projects in a growing international organisation.

What can we offer you

• Annual performance bonus

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Up to 8% employer pension contributions

• Private medical insurance

• Remote GP access

• 1 day off for charitable work

• 1 day off for your birthday or personal celebration

• Half Day for Health (dedicated time for your wellbeing)

• Employee Share Purchase Plan

• Reward platform with cycle-to-work scheme and discounts/cashback

• Elective benefits (Tastecard travel dental Give As You Earn)

• Study support

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Please note we are unable to sponsor visas at this time. If you require visa sponsorship now or in the future we will not be able to progress with your application.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1