Aerospace MRO Capacity Planning Lead

Marshall; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall is seeking an experienced MRO Production Planner to support aircraft maintenance programmes. You will develop capacity planning strategies, leveraging ERP/MRP systems to optimise resources and drive efficiency in our aerospace operations.

Join a small, collaborative team focused on improving planning processes, delivering accurate schedules, and meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic MRO environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering or Business (preferred), or equivalent qualifications such as Six Sigma or Lean
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications
• A self-motivated approach, with the ability to deliver accurate work to tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Responsibilities

• Maximise efficiency and utilisation of available plant hours, incorporating planned maintenance cycles
• Lead material demand planning and stock control activities
• Own and develop capacity planning capabilities across the organisation
• Ensure full integration of capacity planning within ERP/MRP systems
• Drive capacity planning activities to meet operational requirements while optimising manufacturing efficiency and cost
• Continuously refine systems and planning methods to better anticipate customer needs and support tender and PCAF stages
• Manage and mitigate deviations from plan, particularly those with financial impact
• Monitor manufacturing processes and data to identify capacity constraints, trends, and improvement opportunities

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

Engineering or Business degree

Six Sigma / Lean

Job description

Marshall is seeking an experienced MRO Production Planner to support aircraft maintenance programmes. You will develop capacity planning strategies, leveraging ERP/MRP systems to optimise resources and drive efficiency in our aerospace operations.

Join a small, collaborative team focused on improving planning processes, delivering accurate schedules, and meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic MRO environment.