Planning and Control Manager Defence Maintenance Repair and Overhaul

Job Description

Planning and Control Manager Defence Maintenance Repair and Overhaul

Bristol

Management Level C

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. 

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

As a Supply Chain Planning and Control Manager, you’ll lead our Planning & Control activities across the MRO Engine and Module business on behalf of MA&T. This includes functional leadership of the team, supply chain management and effective planning governance to ensure delivery performance expectations are met

What you will be doing:

• Lead load/capacity planning and customer demand process across the MRO Defence Engine and Module portfolio, ensuring that delivery plans are credible and supported by realistic assembly and supply-chain input commitments.
• Undertake scenario planning, to evaluate the impact of potential future load variation. Ensure changes that impact the supplier/customer are commitment accepted.
• Support the business planning through meticulous budget setting and real time expenditure tracking.
• Own and drive short-, medium- and long-term delivery commitments, identifying and providing solutions to any potential capacity or critical supply issues.
• Lead and mentor a team of planning professionals driving operational excellence through effective coaching and development.

   

Position qualifications:

• Educated to degree level or 5 years business experience
• Relevant leadership experience within planning, operations, or supply chain
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to accurately plan and manage a business 

Preferred requirements:

• Robust knowledge of Planning & Control, SAP and/or MRP systems
• The ability to communicate with all levels of the organisation including internal and external stakeholders 
• Proven track record of effectively leading and developing teams

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Supply Chain Planning & Control

Posting Date

27 Apr 2026; 00:04

Posting End Date

03 May 2026