Planning Team Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list. Likely if it's SOC 1241
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£44,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1243 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 39% sure that is the right code. L'Oréal is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 1243 (Managers in logistics) · 39% match
- Likely 1241 (Managers in transport and distribution) · 36% match
- Possible 3116 (Planning, process and production technicians) · 11% match
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New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1243 Managers in logistics Most likely code | £33,400 | £44,900 | £44,900 | £44,900 |
1241 Managers in transport and distribution Also possible | £33,400 | £44,900 | £44,900 | £44,900 |
3116 Planning, process and production technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We’re looking for a collaborative, results-focused Team Manager to lead our Planning Team and deliver continuous improvement. You’ll bring a strong understanding of the division’s needs and priorities, develop and motivate your team, and build effective relationships with stakeholders with the ability to influence. Success will mean turning those needs into effective plans and creating a positive, accountable environment where people can perform at their best.
We Are Looking For
Skills
You bring a calm, hands-on leadership style and the communication skills to keep transport and DC operations aligned under tight turnarounds. You bring:
- Operational Planning Capability: Practical background in distribution scheduling, order waving, and transport coordination.
- Lead with Enthusiasm: You inspire and motivate your team to achieve shared goals.
- Collaborative Communication: You keep your team and other stakeholders informed and up to date through clear and concise communication with the confidence to manage and influence stakeholders.
- Digital & Analytical Skill: Aptitude for working with planning systems and operational dashboards to solve daily flow bottlenecks.
- Embrace Continuous Improvement: You're a proactive problem-solver who consistently seeks ways to optimise processes.
- Value Integrity: You hold yourself and your team accountable for delivering results and maintaining high standards.
- Develop and Grow: You're open to feedback, eager to learn, and committed to your own professional development.
- Safety & Process Focus: Commitment to safe working standards and consistent operational discipline.
- Champion Safety and Operational Excellence: Lead a safe, efficient shift by identifying and mitigating risks, maintaining control measures, and holding the team accountable for daily routines, service and quality standards. Promote an interdependent safety culture.
- Enthusiastic Leadership: You inspire and motivate those around you to achieve common goals.
- Proactive Communication: You naturally keep your team and others informed with clear and concise updates.
- A Continuous Improvement Mindset: You’re a proactive problem-solver, always looking for ways to optimize processes and make things better.
- Strong Integrity: You hold yourself and others accountable for results and maintain high standards.
- A Growth Mindset: You embrace feedback, are eager to learn, and are committed to your own development.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Managers in logistics (SOC 1243) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~31k in sample- Middle half £37,232–58,604
- Median £46,540
- Going rate £44,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–40,410
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. L'Oréal holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1243 going rate of £44,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.