Critical Aviation Supply Chain Planner – Onsite

Babcock Canada Inc.; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor based in Gloucestershire is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist to optimize inventory management and ensure critical materials are available for life-saving helicopters. Responsibilities include managing stock levels, forecasting material availability, and coordinating international movements of components. The ideal candidate has proven experience in logistics and supply chain operations and is highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications. This role offers excellent development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday Trading

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning, scheduling, inventory management, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage multiple, sometimes conflicting tasks effectively.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Optimise inventory by managing stock levels and reducing obsolete items.
• Forecast and manage material availability, including repair orders.
• Produce and share reports coordinating with Engineering and Tool Store.
• Coordinate international movements of components/tools.
• Maintain Approved Vendor List (AVL) in line with UK Civil Aviation Authority requirements.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Inventory management

Logistics

Supply chain operations

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A leading defense contractor based in Gloucestershire is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist to optimize inventory management and ensure critical materials are available for life-saving helicopters. Responsibilities include managing stock levels, forecasting material availability, and coordinating international movements of components. The ideal candidate has proven experience in logistics and supply chain operations and is highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications. This role offers excellent development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.