Job Description
Job Title - Planning and Delivery Leader
Working Pattern - Full time/ Permanent
Location – Derby
Position Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning and Delivery Leader to join our team in Derby. Working within the Procurement team, responsible for ensuring the planning and on time delivery of a defined portfolio of parts across the full product lifecycle - including but not limited to NPI, production, transfers, reactivations and supply chain design. Be the first point of contact with regards to delivery for the external supply chain and internal stakeholders. Responsible for driving adherence to the commitment accepted plan with suppliers, by proactively identifying and working with the relevant stakeholders in addressing and resolving risks which would impact delivery and inventory performance
What you will be doing:
Ensuring On Time Delivery of Purchased Parts
Identify Risks to Supplier Delivery: Regular and accurate management of the Executive System schedule to ensure correct demand flowdown to suppliers and delivery commitments/forecasts to Rolls-Royce Robust monitoring and execution of system exception messages and supplier feedback on production status Leading Orderbook Reviews to the required standard confirming that suppliers have the required capacity, material and production schedule to support customer requirements Use planning and control tools and internal customer feedback to anticipate and plan for gaps in delivery Regularly visit suppliers to understand their working practices, production facilities/capabilities and current status to agreed plans and identify where risks could occur Work with other functions to ensure items which could impact on a suppliers ability or willingness to deliver are resolved, including but not limited to invoice clearance, commercial disputes, technical/quality queries or insufficient purchase order coverage.
Resolve or Mitigate Delivery Gaps to Customer Requirements:
The robust monitoring and execution of system exception messages and supplier feedback on production status Ensure root cause is understood and Problem Follow Up completed through the appropriate problem resolution tools Create and execute (forecast) arrears recovery plans for parts/suppliers who are behind plan, utilising an appropriate suite of planning and control tools Implement appropriate governance and monitoring of supplier recovery plans, ensuring they remain on track
Improve Supplier Performance:
Support supplier business and scorecard reviews Conduct Delivery improvement reviews which confirm the supplier has appropriate actions in place to fix historical causes of Delivery failure using KPIs such as OTIF, Arrears, WIP, Leadtime, Yield, buffer stock and on-time launch Assess and improve supply Planning and Control capability using the Supplier Planning Assessment (SPA) Identify and develop solutions to resolve long term risks to on time delivery, ensuring chronic performance issues are appropriately mitigated - including engaging with other functions as needed
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.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Grade: 7 -10
Closing Date: 27th November 2026
Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.
Planning and Delivery Leader employer: Rolls-Royce Corporation
Rolls-Royce is an exceptional employer, offering Mechanical Design & Product Definition Engineers the chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace and defence projects in a dynamic environment. With a strong commitment to employee growth through continuous learning and tailored career pathways, alongside a culture that values diversity and innovation, Rolls-Royce fosters a workplace where individuality is celebrated and every team member can thrive. Located in Bristol, Derby, or Solihull, employees benefit from a flexible reward package and extraordinary leadership, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
