Overview
Leonardo has an exciting opportunity within the Operations Planning function for an Assistant Planning Manager who will report to the Line of Business Planning Manager. Onsite training is required, after which the employee can work a couple of days from home.
Responsibilities
- Support the Planning Manager and Assistant Planning Managers to ensure the integrity and achievability of the Master Production Schedule (MPS), engaging with all key stakeholders.
- Optimise plant and project inventory, deliver reviews and changes on safety time/stock, and manage the dead‑stock process.
- Monitor and manage demand variability for internal make and external supply items, maintaining supply‑chain master data.
- Support the cleanup of overdue supply and late‑to‑place (LTP) requisitions, working with procurement to achieve demand management.
- Ensure that the MPS and aggregated demand for relevant areas—including firm projects and prospects over a 3‑month to 5‑year window—are accurate.
- Support the weekly Demand, Supply and Capacity meetings using existing reporting tools and new dashboard‑based reporting.
- Run simulations, review demand and supply variability, and maintain correct levels of safety stock and safety time.
- Manage inventory and optimisation through the life cycle in accordance with lean‑manufacturing principles and site targets.
- Support disposal of slow‑moving or dead stock.
- Maintain data integrity, resolving any master‑data issues.
- Assist in the management of closed projects.
- Develop into the role of Assistant Planning Manager over time.
What You’ll Bring
- Good attitude and willingness to learn.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.
- Proactive approach to problem‑solving.
- Attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Experience or familiarity with SAP and P6 processes (training will be provided).
- Experience with supply‑chain and inventory management concepts.
- Knowledge of MRP principles (demand and supply).
- Knowledge of implementing and managing change.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
- Planning, MPS and inventory control concepts (training will be provided).
- MRP principles (demand & supply).
- Change management experience.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional Personnel Security Controls may apply; candidates may need to meet eligibility requirements for the Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information, visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting.
Why Join Us
- Time to recharge: generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi days each year.
- Secure your future: award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Your wellbeing matters: free access to mental‑health support, financial advice and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
- Rewarding performance: bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
- Never stop learning: free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Refer a friend: financial reward through the referral programme.
- Tailored perks: spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
- Flexible working: hybrid working options with flexible hours.
Location
GB – Edinburgh
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
Equal Opportunity
Leonardo is committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace. If you have accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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