Planning and Delivery Leader
About The Position
The Planning and Delivery Leader manages delivery schedules and reports directly to the P&C Manager. This role prepares, plans, issues, and controls production schedules; coordinates material requirements; and ensures approved materials flow at the right time to meet production needs. The leader works with cross-functional teams, advises management on work status, and addresses potential production obstacles. Core accountabilities include supplier relationship management and planning delivery schedules for a mix of suppliers. The position supports the North American external supply chain and internal customers in a fast-paced, highly visible environment. Domestic travel of up to 25% is required. The role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a hybrid working pattern of three office days per week. Relocation assistance may be provided if applicable.
Requirements
- Associate degree and 4 or more years of experience in supply chain planning, purchasing, manufacturing, or business management; or
- Bachelor's degree and 2 or more years of experience in supply chain planning, purchasing, manufacturing, or business management; or
- Master's degree; or
- JD or PhD; or
- 6 or more years of experience in supply chain planning, purchasing, manufacturing, or business management in lieu of a degree.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.
- Must be open to domestic travel up to 25% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Project management experience.
- Adept problem-solving skills.
- Strong internal and external relationship management skills.
- Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) experience.
- Experience with project management and collaborating with various departments.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure continuity of supply to manufacturing facilities.
- Use production-flow knowledge and load and capacity planning to develop credible supplier delivery commitments.
- Manage data integrity in SAP and maintain ERP compliance.
- Manage cost by executing a balanced delivery and inventory plan based on customer requirements.
- Communicate and schedule long-term delivery commitments and coordinate recovery plans for critical parts.
- Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives through the Rolls-Royce Production System and other problem-solving methodologies.
- Prepare, plan, issue, and control production schedules; coordinate material requirements to support production.
- Advise management on work status and work to overcome potential production obstacles.
- Manage supplier relationships and plan delivery schedules for a mix of suppliers.
Benefits
- Base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
- Health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for eligible employees.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health savings account.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off.
- Certain paid holidays.
- Paid parental and family care leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Long-term incentive plan.
- Relocation assistance if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
