Job Description Job Title Planning and Delivery Leader Working Pattern Full Time Working location/whether it is Hybrid Bristol â 5 days on site What you will be doing An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning and Delivery Leader within the Defence Assembly & Test Maintenance Repair and Overhaul team. The role will be based in the Defence Aerospace Operations Facility in Bristol. As a PDL, you will play a crucial role in an integrated operations team, planning and executing the delivery of critical customer requirements. The successful candidate will need to have a strong customer management focus, a proven track record in project delivery and the ability to operate in a complex environment. Join us and weâll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career. Responsibilities Conduct short- and medium-term load/capacity planning for the value stream ensuring live âin-yearâ plans are delivered. Undertake scenario planning of long-term business requirements ensuring manning levels and machine capacities can match future year loads. Supplier Management - Regular reviews and communication (Order Book Reviews) on delivery plans, measuring of delivery adherence and the escalation of issues when required. The early identification and impact of possible shortages and excess affecting the business plan, taking the necessary actions to ensure appropriate escalation, and ensuring the mitigating actions are completed. Ensure that any supply chain or capacity risks which have the potential to impact on delivery are identified, prioritised, and escalated where required. Create, review and report on, the performance of the value stream, in terms of Cost, Delivery and Headcount. Identifying and implementing process improvements where possible. Work closely with all operations functions (MEs, QEs, PLs) to ensure plans are achieved and the business operates smoothly. Be the voice of operations into other areas of the business (i.e., Programmes, procurement, and shipping) to ensure that Bristol output and input plans are aligned and delivered on time. Why Rolls-Royce? Work with us and weâll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum weâre all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working. Who weâre looking for Being a part of Rolls-Royce youâll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. ⢠Excellent planning and prioritisation skills with a high attention to detail and a self -directed approach to ensuring the execution of key business deliverables. ⢠You will have a good level of knowledge and experience of SAP, Microsoft Office tools and a willingness to learn new tools & techniques. ⢠A team player who can work in a fast-paced operations environment and is prepared to support others in achieving and owning a common goal. ⢠Networking across business groups and developing key relationships is critical to this role and therefore you will have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to easily build rapport within all levels of the organisation. ⢠Highly organised with the ability to change pace and direction in response to emergent issues, remain calm under changing circumstances and deal positively with uncertainty and ambiguity. Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Staff Grade snbg 7 - 9. 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. We are an equal opportunities employer. Weâre committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful weâll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy Grade: SNBG 7 - 9 For further information please contact: Lizzie Moore - Lizzie.moore@rolls-royce.com Job Category Supply Chain Planning & Control Posting Date 12 Jun 2025; 00:06 Posting End Date 18 Jun 2025 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.