Material Planning Manager – Submarines

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Material Planning Manager to join the Rolls-Royce Submarines Business in Derby.

We’re a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority.

Join us and we’ll 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.

As a Material Planning Manager you will act as a contract delivery manager for their defined project (scope of supply). 

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are.  We encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible, so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work.

What you will be doing:

You will be managing and understanding the potential impacts of assumptions, dependencies, and exclusions.

  • Managing project change and project risks and opportunities within their area of responsibility.
  • Leading the effective governance and maintenance of project reporting for their scope, assuring the delivery of supply chain and procurement activity is to time, cost and quality:
  • Assuring the overall performance of their scope against the project requirements.
  • Identifying, monitoring, and challenging on the management of known issues, risks, and opportunities within their scope.
  • Reviewing and assuring proposed sub-contracts and working with stakeholders to ensure they meet programme requirements.
  • Authorising (within delegations) / recommending to the PM the commitment of funding.
  • Understanding the drivers of in-year spend and commitment activity within their area of scope and the key forecast longer term activities.