Head of Supply Chain Planning

Overview

In this role you will lead the supply chain planning function for a market-leading aerospace manufacturer. You will shape and execute the planning strategy across demand, supply, production scheduling, inventory, and SIOP, aligning planning with the company’s growth and operational excellence goals. You’ll drive system ownership, data governance, and performance analytics to balance customer demand with production capability. This position offers impact across cross-functional teams and a chance to transform planning processes in a regulated aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the company’s supply chain planning strategy
• Lead the SIOP process with cross-functional alignment (Sales, Operations, Procurement, Finance)
• Develop world-class demand planning, supply planning, production scheduling, and inventory management capabilities
• Own and enhance ERP, MRP, forecasting, and planning systems
• Improve forecast accuracy, inventory performance, material availability, and on-time delivery
• Lead planning transformation, system development, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive data governance, planning analytics, and performance reporting
• Identify and mitigate supply and demand risks
• Build and develop a high-performing planning team and culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Key requirements

• Proven leadership experience in supply chain planning, materials management, or operations planning within manufacturing
• Strong expertise in SIOP, demand and supply planning, production scheduling, inventory optimisation, and ERP/MRP systems
• Proven success in planning transformation, process improvement, and operational performance
• Experience within a regulated aerospace, defence, or advanced manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills with cross-functional influence
• Degree qualified and/or professionally qualified in a relevant discipline (AS9100, IBP, APICS/CPIM, Lean Six Sigma advantageous)

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• communication
• SIOP
• demand planning
• supply planning

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