Master Scheduler

Master Scheduler

Full time

Derby - Hybrid (3 days on site per week)

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Master Scheduler to join the Aerospace Procurement team. Investing in our people and our functional competency is critical to our future success in Planning & Control (P&C). P&C is responsible for managing the end to end (E2E) supply and demand processes, from Sales & Operational Planning, through demand planning, parts production and supply, warehouse storage and logistics, supply into engine build and onward transportation and delivery of engines to our end customers.

As our customer demand continues to increase, we need to ensure that the team is ‘match-fit’, to enable Aerospace Procurement to deliver.

As a Master Scheduler you will provide functional leadership and support in the co-ordination, planning and scheduling of Planning & Control activities across Aerospace Procurement.

We’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.

What you will be doing:

• Be the subject matter expert and the functional point of contact for resilient supply planning across Supplier Management Teams.

• Support scheduling activity, author, deploy and govern planning policies for SAP master data (e.g. lot-sizing, planned delivery times).

• Advise and lead on the Procurement Data Strategy transformation workstream & tool development for Planning & Control.

• Support and co-ordinate responses for customer facing reviews across Aerospace Procurement.

• Preparation of scenarios for evaluation only, including but not limited to, medium / long-term forecasts, high scenarios and customer rate readiness requests.

Position qualifications

Being a part of Rolls-Royce, you’ll know we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do.  These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Specifically, you’ll need:

• You will have a relevant robust experience within planning in the external supply chain. Aftermarket and manufacturing experience desirable.

• Knowledge of Supply Chain Procurement and Planning & Control principles in a highly regulated industry (such as aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals or nuclear).

• Knowledge and experience working with SAP MRP, SAP Business Warehouse, reporting and data tools such as PowerBI and DataBricks, and a strong command of Microsoft Excel.

• Demonstrated, strong people skills experience, ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders at different levels both internally and externally and driving change with limited leverage.

• A willingness to get involved, drive improvement and deal with ambiguity.

Why join 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.

By joining 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 

• 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!

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 Level C.

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.   

Grade: Level C

Closing Date: 30th June 2026

People Leader: Adam Vermes

For further information please contact: Batinder Chana