Return To Vendor Controller

Job Description:

Your Impact:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Luton Operations team as an RTV (Return to Vendor) Controller in our EW (Electronics Warfare) Business. You will be responsible and accountable for the management of customer & company owned materials, at our suppliers, on repair. You will actively manage all dependencies the supplier has on Leonardo & report on internal Leonardo dependencies into the IPT (Integrated Project Team)

As an RTV Controller you will ensure that the timely processing and return of material to and from our vendors in order to maintain required stock levels.

Typical Accountability:

• Perform assignments requiring cross functional interaction
• Maintain relationships with supplies and the IPT to ensure cross-functional co-operation
• Manage repair purchase orders in the supply chain
• Manage the configuration of the Purchase Order
• Supporting the function Material Lead regarding supply chain issues
• Supporting the function Material Lead for IPT project and cross-functional meetings to answer questions concerning RTV supply matters
• Ensure 100% accuracy of delivery dates within the next 100 day window (execution window)
• Attend sector RTV reviews and inputs both risk & opportunities

What youll bring:

• Developing understanding of supply chains
• A general understanding of functional specific, LCM & business process
• A good working knowledge and understanding of MS Office Suite
• A good working knowledge of SAP S4 HANA system would be advantageous
• A good working knowledge of MRP (Material Requirements Planning)

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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