Senior Planning Leader

Job Title: Materials Planner Rate: 54 per hour via Umbrella (Inside IR35) Location: Gloucester Contract Length: 12 Months Role purpose We are seeking a Materials Planning Leader who will be responsible for leading the planning function to ensure optimal alignment of demand, capacity, materials, and resources in Dowty business. This role develops and executes planning strategies, drives cross-functional coordination, and delivers reliable plans that support business goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. In this role you partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Commercial teams, provide clear data-driven insights to leadership, and drives continuous improvement in planning processes, tools, and capabilities. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, planning expertise, and proven leadership experience in complex, fast-paced environments. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning and GovernanceDevelop and own the end-to-end planning strategy (demand, supply, capacity, inventory) aligned with business objectives.Establish and maintain planning policies, calendars, and standard work across sites/teams.Identify planning process gaps and lead improvement projects to enhance accuracy, speed, and reliability. Operational Planning and ExecutionConsolidate and challenge demand forecasts with Commercial, Finance, and Program teams, drive forecast accuracy.Balance demand with capacity and material availability; develop mid- and long-range ..... full job details .....