Planning Manager

Salary: £53,263- £58,000. Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Your impact

Leonardo have an exciting opportunity within the Operations Planning function for an experienced Manufacturing – Planning Manager who will be reporting to the Operations Planning Manager. The role of the Planning Manager is to oversee everything at Sector level, reviewing and pulling together all of the plans as opposed to just review them at individual Line of Business (LOB) level. 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 Dead Stock process. Responsible for monitoring and managing demand variability for internal make and external supply items, maintain supply chain master data. Support the cleanup of overdue requisitions through Demand management.

As a Planning Manager you will:

• Support the Line of Business Planning Manager in proactively reviewing at Sector level all Plans and opportunities for the future.
• Chair the Hard Supply Review (Requisition Review).
• Engagement / Support the Shop Floor Material Team to ensure Best Practice material / work order management.
• Proactively interface to create one manufacturing plan with Manufacturing Project Manager/Project Leader, Manufacturing Team Leader, Procurement and Project Managers to ensure robust planning of project from a manufacturing perspective.
• Manage the MPS and aggregated demand for relevant area including Firm projects and Prospects for the 3 month – 5 year window Labour & material including Forecast.
• 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.
• Work with Procurement to ensure that Purchase Requisitions are converted in a timely manner to support MRP. Manage all overdue REQ’s.
• Accountable for all Production owned material to be expedited in line with MRP requirements, ensuring at all times that the Business Stock Optimisation process is adhered to.
• Manage lack of master data required to relevant group, for stock and ensure compliance to standard process controls.
• Work with the Edinburgh Operations Planning Manager to review safety stock levels across all LOB’s, ensuring that SAP is updated ensuring that it complies to the Business Stock Optimisation process and supporting business yield requirements.
• Manage all BOM changes for production material ensuring data is flowed to suppliers and excess is managed, understanding impact of repairs upon plans.
• Introduce Supply Chain / Material Supply best practices and reduce Supply Chain risks.
• Creation, Maintenance and management of rolling 6 month supply plan with stock cover projection.
• Process driven methodology.
• Work with Master Scheduler to develop a demand forecasting tool and process, implement system and process changes.
• Manage all Supplier changes through the CRB (Change Review Board) process.
• Chair the weekly Demand & Supply meetings using the new dashboards for your LOB.
• Arrange and lead monthly update reviews with M&SC Manager in line with the overall Business Process.
• Inventory management & optimisation through life cycle in accordance with lean manufacturing principles, LOB (Slow moving / Dead Stock) requirements and Site targets.
• Through simulations, review demand and supply variability, escalate as required to procurement / project and maintain correct levels of safety stock.
• Manage Team Development, capabilities and PDP’s (Personal Development Plan’s).

What you’ll bring

• Knowledge in Planning, MPS & Inventory controls would be beneficial but Training will be given.
• Knowledge of MRP principles (Demand & Supply).
• Knowledge of implementing & managing change.
• Previous Planning Manager Experience.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our 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: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our 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: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now!