Assistant Planning Manager

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Assistant Planning Manager to support the Manufacturing and Supply Chain functions. The role involves managing the Master Production Schedule, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring smooth demand/supply processes. Candidates should have an HND/Degree, excellent stakeholder management skills, and experience in planning roles. The company offers flexible working, a commitment to development, and a diverse workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Company funded flexible benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Award winning pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Free courses via Coursera and Linkedin

Referral Incentive

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and managing change
• Understanding of company cost systems & performance measures

Responsibilities

• Support the integrity of the Master Production Schedule
• Optimize inventory according to best practices
• Manage demand variability and maintain master data integrity

Skills

Stakeholder management

Process Driven Methodology

Lean Manufacturing

Computer literacy

Education

HND/Degree in relevant subject

Professional qualification - IOM/APICS preferably

Tools

SAP

MRP

MII

PDM

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

Leonardo have an exciting opportunity within the Manufacturing and Supply Chain function for an experienced Manufacturing – Assistant Planning Manager will be reporting to the Line of Business Planning Manager

The role of the Assistant Planning Manager is to support the LOB’s Planning Manager, where they will support the accountability for the integrity and achievability of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) supporting a Line of Business through engagement with all key stakeholders. Responsible for ensuring that Inventory is optimised, including safety stock and generic plant stock, including managing Dead Stock process. Responsible for monitoring and managing demand variability for internal make and external supply items, maintain supply chain master data. Support the cleanup of Overdue REQ’s through Demand management.

What you will do as an Assistant Planning Manager for Manufacturing:

Support the Line Business Planning Manager in -

• Integrity of the LOB Master Production Schedule
• Inventory is optimised in accordance with Best Practices including Safety Stock Levels, Safety Time application, Plant Stock management, Dead and Slow-moving Stock management.
• Demand/Supply/Capacity management processes are adhered to by supporting Demand / Requisition / Supply and Capacity meetings on a weekly basis with the introduction of the new Dashboards.
• Proactively interface with the wider IPT (Manufacturing Project Manager/Operations Manager/Project Manager/Procurement Manager and Supply Chain Material Leads) to ensure robust MPS Planning from Operations perspective.
• Work with Planning Manager to ensure the plan is executable as it moves into the time-fenced phase including analysis of data on forward load and capacity planning (Labour, Material & Machines) against the MPS.
• Understand the impact of repairs, BOM accuracy and RTV upon plans.
• Through simulation, review demand and supply variability, escalate as required to Procurement / Project and maintain correct levels of safety stock & safety time.
• Maintain data integrity by ensuring effective resolution of any master data issues.

What you will need:

• HND/Degree in relevant subject
• Professional qualification - IOM/APICS preferably
• Stakeholder management including influencing and negotiation skills
• Process Driven Methodology
• Relevant company systems & process knowledge:
  • SAP/MRP/MII/PDM
  • Materials / Inventory management.
  • Company LCM process
  • SCOR / ARIS / BMS
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & continuous improvement techniques
• Understanding of company cost systems & performance measures.
• Good all-round computer literacy, including all Microsoft Office applications.
• Awareness of SHE legislation, company requirements and procedures
• Experience implementing and managing change
• experience in a planning, MPS & Inventory control role

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our company benefits please our website here.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Primary Location:

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid