Supply Chain Planning Manager

Job Description

Salary: £59,400-£72,000.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Primary

Location:

RAF Coningsby, Basildon, GB

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working arrangement:
Hybrid - onsite and international travel.

As a Supply Chain Planning Manager on the Joint Avionics Service (JAS) Contract you will support the UK Typhoon Fleet on a main operating base in the UK. You will provide operational focus and leadership to the supply chain team directly supporting the UK Typhoon Fleet and work with the wider Project team to deliver the JAS Contract.

• Provide strong leadership and ownership of the JAS Supply Chain area.
• Day-to-day management of JAS supply chain team, workload, availability and tasking.
• Manage training and performance requirements.
• Interface with Workshare Partners (RADAR, DASS, LDO Italy) to set priorities and challenge deliverables and actions to best meet the JAS requirements.
• Liaise with own work back office teams to ensure JAS priorities are kept on track and any issues are fully communicated and addressed.
• Take full ownership of all supply chain activities including attendance at senior customer meetings and operational performance reviews.
• Present accurate information and competent background knowledge for all ranges as required.
• Support and liaise with JAS business community (PM, Proc, Comm).
• Interface with BAEs, Leonardo and workshare partners commercial, logistics and trade compliance teams to lead the resolution of any export/import issues impacting delivery out of RAF Coningsby.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a good attitude, willingness to learn, and experience or desire to grow in a complex environment. While the above list is not exhaustive, strong commercial skills and ability to work independently are preferred.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional personnel security controls may apply, including National Security Vetting (NSV), which could include meeting eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit

- Generous leave and up to 12 additional flexi-days per year.

- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks promoting inclusion and diversity.

- Bonus scheme for all employees at management level and below.

- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.

- Referral programme financial rewards.

- Flexible working hours with hybrid working options, including part-time possibilities.

- Flexible benefits up to £500 annually on private healthcare, dental, family cover, technology and lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.