Supply Chain Planning Integration Specialist

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Benefits allowance

Pension

Holidays 28 days + public holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Home office setup

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Integration Specialist to ensure supplier plans align with programme requirements. Based in the UK with hybrid working from Derby, Manchester or Warrington, you will report to the Senior Supply Chain Development Manager and help optimise supplier planning, forecasting and capacity management.

The role requires expertise in Production Planning, SIOP, Capacity Planning and Inventory Management, plus experience with MRP/ERP systems to support

Qualifications

• Experience in Production Planning ensuring efficient scheduling and alignment of resources to meet customer demand and delivery requirements.
• Strong understanding of Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) processes, balancing demand, supply, and business objectives.
• Proven experience in Capacity Planning, identifying constraints and implementing solutions to support operational performance and growth.
• Knowledge of Inventory Management principles, maintaining optimum stock levels while minimising excess inventory and supply risks.
• Experience using MRP/ERP Systems to support planning, material availability, inventory control, and supply chain decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Improve supplier planning, forecasting and capacity management capability.
• Assess supplier capacity and resource planning.
• Review forecasting and SIOP processes.
• Validate production planning approaches.
• Align supplier plans with programme schedules.

Skills

Production Planning

SIOP processes

Capacity Planning

Inventory Management

MRP/ERP Systems

Tools

MRP/ERP Systems

Job description

Pay Range

£50,600.00

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we’re tackling the energy challenge head on by building the next generation of clean energy. We're developing innovative small modular reactors, making clean energy more accessible while creating a UK success story with the potential to transform energy systems around the world.

The appointment of a Supply Chain Planning Integration Specialist will be a pivotal role at Rolls Royce SMR to help ensure supplier plans align with programme requirements. You will be reporting to our Senior Supply Chain Development Manager and your role will look like,

• Improve supplier planning, forecasting and capacity management capability
• Assess supplier capacity and resource planning
• Review forecasting and SIOP processes
• Validate production planning approaches
• Align supplier plans with programme schedules
  

We seek an inspiring and tenacious individual who will have had exposure in regulated or safety‑critical environments (as you would expect nuclear "know-how" will be of great interest to us, whilst those from defence, aerospace and manufacturing sectors may all have transferable capability).

We will need your application to showcase your experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• Experience in Production Planning, ensuring efficient scheduling and alignment of resources to meet customer demand and delivery requirements.
• Strong understanding of Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) processes, balancing demand, supply, and business objectives.
• Proven experience in Capacity Planning, identifying constraints and implementing solutions to support operational performance and growth.
• Knowledge of Inventory Management principles, maintaining optimum stock levels while minimising excess inventory and supply risks.
• Experience using MRP/ERP Systems to support planning, material availability, inventory control, and supply chain decision-making.
  

Location & Ways of Working

Required

This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington office. Hybrid working is standard, with regular supplier travel required. Some international travel may also be required depending on supplier activity. In return we offer:

• A salary between £50,640 and £66,500 depending on experience
• 12.5% performance related bonus
• A benefits allowance of £2,200 to build a personalised package
• Pension – 12% employer, 6% employee
• Holidays – 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA
• Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
• £250 one-off home office setup payment
  

You’ll join a forward thinking, inclusive and innovative organisation offering:

• A flexible and supportive working environment
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• A culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning
  

Pay Range

£50,600.00

£66,465.00

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
  

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check