Planning and delivery lead

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of Rolls-Royces' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

We are looking for a Planning and Delivery Lead for a 18-month contract based in Bristol on behalf of Rolls-Royce. Please note this position is going to be hybrid with a mix of 3 days working from the office and the remaining days working from home.

The role is to support the onboarding and performance management of 18 naval suppliers as part of a critical defence programme. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the delivery of complex, low-volume, high-value assemblies supporting naval gas turbine packaging.

Responsibilities:

• To play a pivotal role in the performance management of 18 naval suppliers supporting a critical defence programme.
• Delivery of complex, low-volume, high-value assemblies that form part of the packaging around naval gas turbines.
• Act as the central point of contact between buyers, manufacturing engineers, and external suppliers, ensuring alignment across all parties to meet programme goals.
• Lead efforts to improve supplier delivery performance, addressing issues related to quality and on-time delivery. You'll be instrumental in identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, particularly the Naval Programme Team, to ensure supplier activities are integrated with programme timelines and technical requirements.
• Manage challenges arising from design fluctuations, which can significantly impact sourcing timelines and supplier readiness.
• You'll need to balance long lead times with agile programme needs, often requiring creative planning and negotiation.
• Support the organisation through transformation changes, helping suppliers adapt to new expectations and processes while maintaining delivery continuity.
• Improve supplier planning capability, lead delivery reviews, and ensure governance of recovery actions.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in supplier performance improvement
• Strong project management skills
• Proficient in SAP, Gantt charts, and MS Project
• Background in aerospace standards and complex engineering environments

Next Steps:

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

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