Senior Spares Planner

Description:

Safran Actuations - Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton (On-site 4–5 days per week)
£20–£25 per hour (PAYE)
12-month contract (ongoing opportunity)

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Spares Planner to join a leading aerospace and manufacturing environment in Wolverhampton, supporting the Aftermarket value stream.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced materials or supply chain professional to step into a senior role with leadership responsibility, playing a key part in driving delivery performance and resolving complex supply chain challenges.

The Role

As Senior Spares Planner, you will support the Spares Planner Lead and act as their deputy when required, ensuring continuity across the team. You will coordinate closely with supply chain, logistics, production, and quality teams to maintain high levels of customer delivery performance and material availability.

Key Responsibilities

Act as deputy to the Spares Planner Lead, providing leadership and continuity in their absence
Drive team performance to achieve 95%+ On-Time Delivery (OTIF)
Coordinate with logistics teams (stores, packaging, shipping) to support production and customer delivery
Manage material availability and lead escalation of internal and external supply issues
Develop and maintain production and kitting plans, addressing deviations proactively
Manage internal order books and act as an escalation point for complex spares queries
Work cross-functionally with operations, product support, and quality teams to resolve issues quickly
Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, including continued airworthiness standards

Skills & Experience

Strong experience in materials planning / supply chain / spares planning
Advanced working knowledge of SAP (MM/MRP) and Excel
Proven ability to manage escalations and resolve supply chain constraints
Experience in demand planning, production planning, and inventory control
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
Experience operating in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

Leadership & Behaviour

Demonstrated experience operating in a senior or supervisory capacity
Ability to step up, make decisions, and support team performance
Experience mentoring or coaching junior team members
Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused
Strong customer-focused mindset with a drive to deliver results

Desirable

APICS certification
Experience within aerospace, defence, or aftermarket environments

What’s on Offer

Competitive PAYE rate of £20–£25 per hour
Long-term contract with strong potential to extend
Opportunity to work within a regulated, high-performance aerospace environment
Exposure to complex supply chain operations and senior-level responsibility

If you’re a driven supply chain professional looking to step into a leadership role within a highly technical environment, we’d love to hear from you