Senior Logistics Planning Manager
Locations: Hybrid working with your primary office location being whichever is closest to you: Derby, Warrington or Manchester
Salary: £75,437 – £93,187 + £5,000 cash allowance + 17% bonus
At Rolls-Royce SMR, our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. We are developing a British solution to a global energy challenge, leading the way in Small Modular Reactor technology and creating one of the UK’s most exciting green export opportunities.
As we scale towards deployment, our Operations and Supply Chain capability is critical to ensuring safe, predictable and cost-effective delivery. This role sits at the heart of that ambition—shaping how logistics planning is driven by high-quality data, enabling smarter decisions and world-class delivery performance.
The role
Reporting to the Head of Logistics Planning, the Senior Logistics Planning Manager is responsible for leading master data development to inform logistics strategy, scenario modelling and solution planning across the SMR programme.
You’ll act as the subject matter expert on logistics data—ensuring the right inputs, assumptions and structures are in place to support everything from First of a Kind (FoAK) delivery through to full fleet deployment.
With responsibility for a team of circa 10 and budgets of ~£100m, you’ll play a key role in integrating logistics planning across engineering, construction and supply chain functions to ensure each powerplant is delivered to cost and schedule.
What you’ll be doing
Leading the development of master data strategies, including Plan for Every Part (PFEP), to support end-to-end logistics planning and scenario modelling
Ensuring data availability and integrity to enable solution design for generic, customer-specific and fleet deployment scenarios
Collaborating with Engineering, Construction, Sourcing and Supply Chain teams to define and align data requirements across the programme lifecycle
Supporting logistics tenders (RFI/SOW) by providing robust data and analysis for systems, freight and warehousing solutions
Establishing clear governance over assumptions, data inputs and cost modelling to ensure transparency and accuracy
Driving the implementation of logistics planning data and strategies throughout programme delivery
Acting as the key expert on how data informs logistics and supply chain solutions across the organisation
Leading, developing and growing a high-performing logistics planning team
What you’ll bring
Significant experience in logistics and supply chain management within complex, large-scale environments
Strong expertise in data-driven logistics planning and the use of master data to inform strategy and solutions
Experience developing and deploying PFEP or similar planning methodologies
Strong analytical capability, including experience with data tools and applying assumptions where required to enable progress
Understanding of physical logistics flows, factory layouts and optimisation principles
Proven leadership experience with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across engineering, construction and supply chain
Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) with ongoing professional development
Experience in infrastructure, construction or manufacturing environments highly desirable
Location & ways of working
This role can be based at any Rolls-Royce SMR UK location, with hybrid working arrangements in place. We offer flexibility to support work-life balance and individual needs.
Rewards & benefits
£75,437 – £93,187 base salary
£5,000 cash allowance
17% annual bonus
12% pension contribution
Private medical insurance
28 days annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing development and career progression opportunities
The opportunity to shape logistics strategy and delivery for a first-of-a-kind nuclear programme
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you meet around 75% of the requirements, we would still love to hear from you.
Pay Range:
£71,000.00-
£93,187.50Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:
• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
Our Application Process
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
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Skills Required
- Significant experience in logistics and supply chain management within complex, large-scale environments
- Strong expertise in data-driven logistics planning and the use of master data to inform strategy and solutions
- Experience developing and deploying PFEP or similar planning methodologies
- Strong analytical capability, including experience with data tools and applying assumptions where required
- Understanding of physical logistics flows, factory layouts and optimisation principles
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across engineering, construction and supply chain
- Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) with ongoing professional development
- Experience in infrastructure, construction or manufacturing environments
- Willingness to obtain BPSS clearance, DBS check and a basic financial probity check
What We Do
Rolls-Royce SMR is a UK-based company developing an affordable, integrated small modular reactor (SMR) power plant. It leverages established nuclear technology and a factory-based philosophy for fabrication and assembly to provide a repeatable, standardised, and investable energy solution globally, with the mission of providing clean and affordable energy for all.
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