Supply Planning Manager
Rolls-Royce
DerbyPosted Discovered via the company's careers siteMatch locked
Full time
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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About the role
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.
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.
Job Category
Supply Chain Planning & Control
Posting Date
29 Oct 2026; 00:10
Posting End Date
11 Nov 2026
Not included in the source posting: about the role, qualifications.
Skills
sap
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