Job Description

Fleet Planner

Derby

Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join the Fleet Planning Team in Derby as Fleet Planner.

You will be working closely within the Value Stream to plan engines in accordance with our product strategy, Customer teams on customer requirements and our Aftermarket Operations teams to define and control your plan. The role will give you a great challenge of creative problem solving, operational planning and teamwork skills whilst providing a fantastic exposure to a breadth of business stakeholders across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Validate the Product, Customer and Contractual requirements and ratify policy necessary to define and implement the Fleet Plan.
• Develop the Maintenance Demand Plan (Engine Removal Plan).
• Integrate and Buy-Off Maintenance Demand with Customer, Value Stream and other stakeholders as required.
• Develop the integrated Fleet Plan through actioning Planning Cycle outcomes, including allocating Lease Engines to ensure the account plans meet all requirements.
• Support the SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operational Planning) process actions and business reviews to ensure alignment and delivery of the SIOP timetable.
• Develop planning scenarios, based on demand policy or supply variables, and provide, manage and co-ordinate the delivery of the Engine Maintenance Plans (Engine Removal Plans) for a number of Customer (Operator) accounts.
• Drive delivery of the Engine Removal Events in the accounts to meet our plan requirements and baseline business commitments.
• Optimise our Fleet Planning Processes.
• Share best practice and support peer learning to develop our Fleet Planning team as a function.
• Support Process Development, as required, to improve quality and efficiency within our Fleet Planning operating model.
• As required, support strategic business improvement initiatives, including the development and deployment of tools and platforms.

Preferred requirements:

• Ability to work in a multifunctional and multicultural environment.
• Strong analytical problem solving skills and a distinct drive for results.
• Operational planning and programme management experience.
• Strong influencing and communication skills with a good team working ethic.
• Knowledge of the Services is desirable.

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

Within Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Regional Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave.
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust.
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce & Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be SNBG 7 – 10.

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

For further information please contact: Steve Ward

Recruiter: Andy Walsh – andy.walsh2@Rolls-Royce.com

Job Category

Supply Chain Planning & Control

Posting Date

23 Jun 2026; 00:06

Posting End Date

06 Jul 2026