Master Planner

Job description

Master Planner

Would you like to work on a diverse Engineering portfolio which includes projects ranging from support to new aircraft development programmes? We currently have a vacancy for a Master Planner at our site in Prestwick.

As a Master Planner, you will be creating and maintaining scheduled parts deliveries based on maintenance requirements, planning forecasts and existing inventory policy.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with a range of stakeholders within the business, as well as external customers and suppliers.

BAE Systems Regional Aircraft provides managed solutions for aircraft design, engineering and fleet support to a global customer base. The Engineering portfolio is diverse and includes projects ranging from support to new aircraft development programmes, major special role aircraft development programmes and modification/upgrade to a range of fixed wing aircraft types. Following recent contract successes across the Engineering product range, we are looking to enhance key capabilities to support existing contracts and further growth.

Your main responsibilities as a Master Planner will involve:

Creating and maintaining scheduled parts deliveries based on maintenance requirements, planning forecasts and existing inventory policy

Responsibility for creating, developing and maintaining planning bills of materials

Ensuring forward provisioning of material to stock

Preparing and approving release of purchase requisitions

Responsibility for managing safety stocks

Ensuring forecast/planning control and accuracy - establish procedures, key performance indicators and business reporting

Ensuring interaction with Engineering, Maintenance Planning, Inventory Management and Purchasing to validate inventory schedules and agree inventory holding

Your skills and qualifications as a Master Planner:

Understand the principles and applications of demand planning and the critical requirements for effective forecasting (ability to perform lead time analysis essential)

Experience in utilising spreadsheet and ERP-type software (SAP experience would be an advantage)

Ability to effectively analyse the probability, control and impact of identified risks

Ability to convert maintenance task schedules into scheduled material requirements

Ability to interpret engineering specification drawings into scheduled material requirements (Aerospace experience an advantage)

Degree level in Business or equivalent discipline

APICs, ISM or equivalent professional certification (an advantage)

What we're looking for in you:

You should be analytical and be able to work autonomously being self-motivated, working to deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy. You must be an effective communicator being able to engage with stakeholders, customers and suppliers

Location: Prestwick

Salary: circa £34,000 - depending on experience

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world’s leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

BAE Systems Air


BAE Systems Air brings together the company’s international capabilities and expertise to respond to customers' current and future requirements, and compete for international export and collaborative opportunities. In the UK, BAE Systems Air has an unrivalled track record and expertise in the development, delivery and support of military air platforms, components and technologies through Typhoon, F-35 Lightning II, Tornado and Hawk, and civil air platforms through BAE 146/Avro RJ, Jetstream 41 and Advanced Turboprop (ATP).

BAE Systems Air has the capability to provide customers with information superiority through the delivery of actionable intelligence and information, together with the provision of innovative information systems and services. Training is a key enabler to delivering military capability, and at BAE Systems we bring together our expertise in the analysis, design, build and delivery of training solutions into a powerful combination for our military customers around the world.

Working as an integral part of the team delivering information superiority and effective air power, our aim is to provide our customers with the capabilities and intelligence that really matters.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.