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.
- 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.
- 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.
Rolls Royce is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non discriminatory workplace where individual perspectives are valued and diversity fuels innovation.