Job Description Senior Vice President Global Planning - Defence Full Time Bristol/Derby Management Level A What you will be doing This attractive opportunity will give you a chance to be a key member of the Defence Leadership Group, integrating order intake through to execution. The role covers all significant elements of End-To-End Planning (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning), with a leading role on Group wide transformation. The position works across functions and profit & loss teams, developing/coaching a wide range of employees, driving change and achieving business deliverables. Responsibilities You’ll be leading the Defence Divisions end-to-end planning activities, influencing & supporting the Defence Leadership Team, via: Generation of the demand forecast and plan, tying in order intake, shop visit removals, inventory optimization, original equipment requirements and piece parts demand Integration of the supply forecast and plan, tying in the total supply chain (make & buy) inclusive of repair and inventory choices Maintenance of the “one source of the truth” inclusive of critical assumptions tied to order intake, production engine delivery, flight hours, removals and fleet retirement Leadership of the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning process, helping to drive best-in-class decision making and robust support of the budget/5YP People leadership across the planning organization for the Division, including Planning & Control functional ownership and Product Cost integration Why Rolls-Royce? The Senior Vice President Global Planning role is situated within the Defence Division, as part of the Defence Leadership Group, reporting to the Defence Leadership Team Work with us and we’ll 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’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re 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 we’re looking for Being a part of Rolls-Royce you’ll 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. Expert level Supply Chain planning and control experience, with experience in MRP/ERP systems, inventory control, materials requirements planning, demand planning and analytics Strong business acumen and financial / commercial experience Ability to influence and manage senior and executive level relationships through effective stakeholder management Ability to demonstrate a growth mindset and generate innovative solutions to challenges and problems Expert level ability to work within and across multiple teams 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 the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re 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 we’ll 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: Management Level A For further information please contact: Lizzie Moore - Lizzie.moore@rolls-royce.com Job Category Supply Chain Planning & Control Posting Date 29 May 2025; 00:05 Posting End Date 08 Jun 2025