At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead logistics planning with data-driven strategies for innovative energy solutions.
- Company: Join Rolls-Royce SMR, a leader in clean energy technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension, private healthcare, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Shape the future of logistics in a groundbreaking nuclear programme.
- Qualifications: Experience in logistics management and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 75437 - 93187 £ per year.
Senior Logistics Planning Manager
Hybrid working with your primary office location of Derby, Warrington, or Manchester.
Salary: £75,437 – £93,187 base salary, £5,000 cash allowance, 17% annual bonus.
Position Overview
At Rolls‑Royce SMR, our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all.
The Senior Logistics Planning Manager sits at the heart of that ambition, shaping how logistics planning is driven by high‑quality data to enable smarter decisions and world‑class delivery performance.
Reporting to the Head of Logistics Planning, you will lead master data development to inform logistics strategy, scenario modelling and solution planning across the SMR programme.
You will act as the subject‑matter expert on logistics data, ensuring the right inputs, assumptions and structures support everything from First of a Kind (Fo AK) delivery through to full fleet deployment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of master data strategies, including Plan for Every Part (PFEP), to support end‑to‑end logistics planning and scenario modelling.
- Ensure data availability and integrity to enable solution design for generic, customer‑specific and fleet deployment scenarios.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Sourcing and Supply Chain teams to define and align data requirements across the programme lifecycle.
- Support logistics tenders (RFI/SOW) by providing robust data and analysis for systems, freight and warehousing solutions.
- Establish clear governance over assumptions, data inputs and cost modelling to ensure transparency and accuracy.
- Drive the implementation of logistics planning data and strategies throughout programme delivery.
- Act as the key expert on how data informs logistics and supply‑chain solutions across the organisation.
- Lead, develop and grow a high‑performing logistics planning team.
Qualifications
- Significant experience in logistics and supply‑chain management within complex, large‑scale environments.
- Strong expertise in data‑driven logistics planning and the use of master data to inform strategy and solutions.
- Experience developing and deploying PFEP or similar planning methodologies.
- Strong analytical capability, including experience with data tools and applying assumptions where required to enable progress.
- Understanding of physical logistics flows, factory layouts and optimisation principles.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to build and lead high‑performing teams.
- Ability to work cross‑functionally and influence stakeholders across engineering, construction and supply chain.
- Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) with ongoing professional development.
- Experience in infrastructure, construction or manufacturing environments highly desirable.
Benefits
- 12% pension contribution
- Private medical insurance
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing development and career progression opportunities
- Opportunity to shape logistics strategy and delivery for a first‑of‑a‑kind nuclear programme
- Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
We are a Disability Confident organisation and are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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