Production Planner

Guidant Global; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Farnborough is seeking a skilled Production Planner to ensure manufacturing efficiency in a pioneering project. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience, preferably in aerospace, with strong ERP and data analysis skills. This role is urgent, covering for long-term sick leave, and involves managing production schedules and coordinating materials. Join a collaborative team making a real impact in high-altitude platform technology.

Benefits

Flexible working

Collaborative team

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in production or material planning, ideally in aerospace or engineering.
• Strong understanding of MRP, supply chain, and manufacturing processes.
• Confident using ERP systems (especially D365) and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Creating and managing production schedules using ERP systems.
• Coordinating material planning and inventory to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Monitoring production capacity and adjusting plans to meet deadlines.
• Analysing data to forecast demand and optimise workflows.
• Supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

ERP systems (D365)

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Excel

Job description

Production Planner - AALTO HAPS | Farnborough (4 days on-site)

Contract until 31/12/2025 | £24.66 PAYE / £33.00 Umbrella | 37 hours per week

Join the team rewriting the skies.

At AALTO, we're not just building aircraft - we're pioneering the future of stratospheric flight. Our record-breaking, solar-powered Zephyr aircraft flies above 60,000 feet for months at a time, delivering game-changing connectivity and Earth observation capabilities from the edge of space.

We're on a mission to lead the world in High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology - and we need a skilled Production Planner to help us get there.

What you'll be doing:

As a Production Planner, you'll be the engine behind our manufacturing operations - ensuring everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and on time. You'll work closely with engineering, procurement, and quality teams to keep production aligned with demand, inventory, and resources.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Creating and managing production schedules using ERP systems (D365).
• Coordinating material planning and inventory to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Monitoring production capacity and adjusting plans to meet deadlines.
• Analysing data to forecast demand and optimise workflows.
• Supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years' experience in production or material planning, ideally in aerospace or engineering.
• Strong understanding of MRP, supply chain, and manufacturing processes.
• Confident using ERP systems (especially D365) and Excel.
• A proactive problem-solver with excellent organisational skills.
• Someone ready to hit the ground running - this is an urgent hire to cover long-term sick leave.

Why join AALTO?

• Be part of a world-leading aerospace project with real impact.
• Enjoy flexible working and a collaborative, visionary team.

The details:

• Location: Farnborough (4 days on-site)
• Security Clearance: BPSS+ (handled by AALTO)
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35
• Interviews: Virtual first stage, on-site second stage
• Start Date: ASAP