PMO Supply Chain Planner
External
Ontic · Staverton, GloucestershirePrepare for this interview
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About the role
This is not a traditional supply chain planning role. We're looking for someone who can operate at the intersection of supply chain, project management, and data-driven decision-making Someone who can evaluate complex supply and demand signals, influence stakeholders, and ensure smooth product transitions from licensors into Ontic's operations. This role plays a critical part in enabling successful licence transitions, ensuring material availability, production readiness, and long-term supply stability across our programmes.
Responsibilities
- Supply Chain Planning & Transition
- Create CTB (Clear to Build) plans for process validation units as products transition from licensors
- Work closely with PMO and BAU supply chain teams to ensure material availability
- Evaluate demand and supply signals from licensors and implement within Ontic's ERP systems
- Support inventory transfers and purchase order novations with suppliers
- Assist with resolving inventory transfer queries to support production readiness
- Production Readiness & Capacity Planning
- Develop and maintain capacity plans to ensure production readiness post-transition
- Create process validation production plans and hold stakeholders accountable for delivery timelines
- Produce labour utilisation reports and short-term (3-month) resource capacity plans
- Escalate capacity and material constraints through IPTs and governance forums
- Forecasting & SIOP Alignment
- Collaborate with ROW SIOP teams to implement forecasts based on licence assumptions
- Ensure long-term supply signals are accurately reflected in planning systems
- Support the creation and maintenance of Line of Balance reports for internal and customer use
- Stakeholder Management & Delivery
- Engage cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, customer services, and external licensors
- Provide clear reporting and updates to senior stakeholders and function heads
- Ensure alignment across teams to successfully deliver transition projects
- Governance & Continuous Improvement
- Adhere to all relevant legislation and company policies including health & safety, data protection, and quality standards
- Identify issues proactively and implement effective solutions
- Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and performance
Requirements
- Essential
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent experience) in a business-related discipline
- Minimum 3 years' experience in production planning, supply chain, or procurement within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of MRP systems and planning processes
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office tools
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Highly Desirable (What sets you apart)
- Experience in new product introduction, product transition, or project-based environments
- Exposure to SIOP or integrated business planning processes
- Ability to analyse complex data and translate it into actionable plans
- Experience working in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment
- Why Join Ontic?
- This is a high-impact role within a growing PMO function, offering the opportunity to play a key part in delivering successful product transitions and shaping supply chain readiness across the business.
- You'll join a company that:
- Is private equity-backed and scaling rapidly globally
- Offers exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic programmes
- Encourages ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Is investing in systems, data, and operational excellence
Benefits
Additional Information
Ontic is a true success story in aerospace & defence. Founded over 50 years ago and carved out of BBA in 2019 under CVC ownership, we have since thrived as a standalone, high-growth business. Our unique model focuses on licensing and sustaining complex components that OEMs no longer support, ensuring long-term availability across critical global aircraft fleets. Today, we support 6,000+ parts across a wide range of civil and military platforms, positioning Ontic as a vital partner in the aerospace ecosystem. Please Note: This Position is an FTC - Fixed Term Contract
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