Planner

EMEA3 Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS is recruiting a Planner for a 12-month contract based in Derby for a global aerospace client. You will develop and maintain demand forecasts, coordinate with suppliers, and produce dashboards to support capacity planning and SIOP processes.

The role requires strong data analysis, advanced Excel/Power BI skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in planning, forecasting, demand management, supply chain or procurement-related roles.
• Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to interrogate large datasets and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills, including reporting, data manipulation and dashboard creation.
• Experience developing and managing demand forecasts in a complex operational environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence both internal teams and external suppliers.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage aftermarket demand forecasts across a diverse fleet of civil aerospace engines, from legacy platforms through to newer engine programmes.
• Analyse large datasets daily to identify trends, validate forecasts and support decision-making.
• Work closely with a network of suppliers to align demand forecasts and resolve discrepancies.
• Share forecast information with suppliers on a regular basis, ensuring they have visibility of future demand requirements.
• Lead and participate in supplier review meetings, discussing forecast performance, capacity planning and supply risks.
• Evaluate Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) demand and supply plans, identifying risks and supporting mitigation activities.
• Produce and maintain reports, dashboards and performance review packs using Power BI and Excel.

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs w e are looking for a Planner for a 12-month contract based in Derby.

Job description - the role

Purpose of the role:

• Join the Design & Make Aftermarket Procurement team, supporting the performance of Civil Aerospace Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) suppliers across a global aftermarket network.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for a large commercial engine fleet, ensuring suppliers have visibility of future requirements to support capacity, capability, and parts availability.
• Act as a key link between Aftermarket Operations, Value Stream teams and suppliers, identifying supply risks and driving actions to support customer demand.

What you'll do:

• Create and manage aftermarket demand forecasts across a diverse fleet of civil aerospace engines, from legacy platforms through to newer engine programmes.
• Analyse large datasets daily to identify trends, validate forecasts and support decision-making.
• Work closely with a network of suppliers to align demand forecasts and resolve discrepancies.
• Share forecast information with suppliers on a regular basis, ensuring they have visibility of future demand requirements.
• Lead and participate in supplier review meetings, discussing forecast performance, capacity planning and supply risks.
• Evaluate Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) demand and supply plans, identifying risks and supporting mitigation activities.
• Produce and maintain reports, dashboards and performance review packs using Power BI and Excel.

The skills you'll need:

• Previous experience in planning, forecasting, demand management, supply chain or procurement-related roles.
• Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to interrogate large datasets and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills, including reporting, data manipulation and dashboard creation.
• Experience developing and managing demand forecasts in a complex operational environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence both internal teams and external suppliers.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.