Senior Logistics Planning Manager

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

£93,187.50

Why 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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