Supply Planning Manager

Job Description

Supply Chain Planning Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Repair Operations in Derby as a Supply Chain Planning Manager within Planning & Control.

The role will lead medium-to-long-term planning across the Repair Vendor Network, ensuring future engine requirements are translated into robust and executable repair plans.

A key accountability is Repair SIOP, providing a clear demand signal into the network and aligning demand with capacity and capability. You will also drive process robustness, standardisation and digitalisation, improving data integrity, planning visibility and decision making.

This role reports to Duncan Siddall – VP Planning & Control, Repair Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Repair SIOP, translating engine requirements into robust repair demand and supply plans.

• Own the forward repair demand signal across the Repair Vendor Network.

• Lead load and capacity planning, aligning demand with vendor capacity and capability.

• Identify, prioritise and escalate supply chain risks and constraints impacting engine delivery.

• Establish robust, standard Planning & Control processes, with clear governance and adherence.

• Drive digitalisation and automation of planning processes, improving data integrity, visibility and decision making.

• Ensure plans and commitments are accurately reflected within MRP/ERP systems.

• Drive continuous improvement across planning processes, systems and capability.

• Lead and develop the Planning team, embedding strong Planning & Control competencies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in Supply Chain Planning & Control, demand planning or SIOP/S&OP.

• Strong understanding of load and capacity planning, MRP and supply chain processes.

• Proven leadership and ability to influence outside the area of direct control.

• Experience developing and embedding robust, standardised processes.

• Experience using digital tools, automation and data to improve planning effectiveness.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.

• Broad understanding of MRO, Purchasing, Engineering and Operations.

• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems; SAP knowledge preferred.

Regional Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
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Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Grade - Level C

Hiring Manager - Duncan Siddall

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