Planning Manager

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Key Responsibilities And Duties:

• Lead the IBP / SIOP cycle, producing integrated demand, supply, and financial plans that underpin the business strategy.
• Develop and deliver scenarios and options to leadership, providing clear recommendations to balance customer demand, production capacity, and financial targets.
• Ensure the IBP process connects cross-functional stakeholders (Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, Commercial, Finance, Customer Services) into a single, aligned plan.
• Partner with the Master Scheduler (who manages the Planner/Schedulers) to ensure tactical execution aligns with the strategic IBP plan.
• Maintain and update the Production Pace Control Shop (PPC) Visual Management Area, making WIP, constraints, and capacity challenges visible to all stakeholders.
• Challenge the management team through IBP insights, driving actions to streamline flow, redeploy resources, and reduce inventory exposure.
• Deliver transparent reporting to senior leadership, including performance against plan, capacity risks, and forward-looking opportunities.
• Embed continuous improvement within the IBP cycle, strengthening forecasting, scenario modelling, and decision-making processes.
• Ensure compliance with company Quality, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems (QMS, SMS, EMS).

  Core Competencies:

• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong business acumen.
• Skilled facilitator of cross-functional processes and alignment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to challenge constructively.
• Strong relationship-builder across functions and leadership levels.

Functional Competencies:

• Expertise in Integrated Business Planning / SIOP.
• Proficient in scenario planning, forecasting, and demand/supply balancing.
• Good knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Familiarity with lean principles, visual management, and resource planning.

Organisational Relationships:

• Reports directly to the VP & GM – UK Engines Business Unit.
• Works closely with the Master Scheduler to ensure the MPS is aligned with the IBP plan.
• Partners with Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Customer Service, Sales, Commercial, and Finance to deliver an integrated business plan.

Professional Qualifications/Education And Training:

Desirable

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.  

Essential

• Equivalent experience in Integrated Business Planning / SIOP  or senior planning leadership role.

Experience:

• Proven experience leading an IBP / SIOP process within an Aerospace MRO or complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in planning, scheduling, and cross-functional business integration.
• Experience in influencing leadership teams through data-driven insights.

Benefits That Make Life Better:

• 206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays
• 4% employer match pension scheme
• YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more!
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous paid sick leave
• Life assurance cover
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites
• Eye test vouchers
• Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa
• Learning and training opportunities

This is not an exhaustive list and from time to time additional responsibilities may be provided directly from your Line Manager