Planner

Posted 5 hours 12 minutes ago by Rolls-Royce plc

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Tyne And Wear, Washington, United Kingdom, NE371
Job Description
Planner (Planning &Control) - Compression Systems

Full time position available in Derby or Washington. The role supports production planning, inventory control and operational performance across a network of manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work directly with the Manufacturing Business Unit (MBU) Head of Planning.
  • Ensure accurate reporting of MBU inventory and compliance with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) measures.
  • Monitor adherence to financial inventory control processes and ERP compliance guidelines.
  • Aggregate and analyse production and supply plans across 13 manufacturing facilities.
  • Serve as point of contact for excess inventory applications across the MBU, ensuring appropriate approvals are in place.
  • Provide planning support for ad hoc scenarios linked to demand changes.
  • Liaise with planning and control teams across all 13 manufacturing facilities.
Qualifications
  • Strong IT skills - primarily Excel and SAP.
  • Experience working in an operational manufacturing environment.
  • Understanding of load and capacity planning.
  • Experience with production scheduling, work in progress (WIP) management and inventory control.
  • Knowledge of product introduction processes and their interaction with manufacturing.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and development opportunities.
  • Retirement savings through the Rolls Royce Retirement Savings Trust.
  • Group life assurance - lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls Royce.
  • Group income protection - income in the event of illness or injury.
  • Shares: Matched - buy one share, get one free.
  • Digital GP - convenient access to GP consultations.

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