Job Description:
The Opportunity:
Leonardo has an exciting opportunity within the Manufacturing and Supply Chain function for an experienced Manufacturing – Assistant Planning Manager who 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 the Dead Stock process. Responsible for monitoring and managing demand variability for internal make and external supply items, and maintaining 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
* Optimising inventory in accordance with Best Practices, including Safety Stock Levels, Safety Time application, Plant Stock management, and Dead and Slow-moving Stock management.
* Adhering to Demand/Supply/Capacity management processes by supporting Demand / Requisition / Supply and Capacity meetings on a weekly basis with the introduction of the new Dashboards.
* Proactively interfacing 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.
* Working with the 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.
* Understanding the impact of repairs, BOM accuracy, and RTV upon plans.
* Reviewing demand and supply variability through simulation, escalating as required to Procurement / Project and maintaining correct levels of safety stock & safety time.
* Maintaining data integrity by ensuring effective resolution of any master data issues.
What you will need:
* HND/Degree in a relevant subject
* Professional qualification - IOM/APICS preferably
* Stakeholder management including influencing and negotiation skills
* Process Driven Methodology
* Relevant company systems & process knowledge:
o SAP/MRP/MII/PDM
o Materials / Inventory management
o Company LCM process
o 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 visit 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
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