Location: Nagoya, Japan
Please note: This position is open only to candidates who already possess the legal right to work in Japan.
A new opportunity has arisen for a skilled Planning and Delivery Leader to join our team in Nagoya, Japan. We are now hiring for the role of Planning and Delivery Leader , based in Nagoya, Japan , to support our Civil Aerospace business .
At Rolls-Royce , we pioneer cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest, and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs. We embrace the power of data and technology and aim to be Digital First in everything we do.
We deliver the best jet engines in the world. Through intelligent innovation and active collaboration, we’re putting our customers at the forefront of the aviation industry – and keeping them there. Our product portfolio powers more than 35 types of commercial aircraft, and with over 13,000 engines in service around the world, we’re keeping the world flying.
Rolls-Royce Power Systems is headquartered in Friedrichshafen in southern Germany and employs around 9,000 people. The product portfolio includes mtu-brand high-speed engines and propulsion systems for ships, power generation, heavy land, rail and defense vehicles and for the oil and gas industry as well as diesel and gas systems and battery containers for mission critical, standby and continuous power, combined generation of heat and power, and microgrids.
At Rolls-Royce, we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer and more competitive power.
Key Accountabilities
- Ensure the successful launch and manufacture of all parts from suppliers, aligning with the agreed production plan throughout the component lifecycle.
- Maintain and manage planning systems on a daily basis, including inbound delivery schedules, Stock in Transit, Goods Receipt in Process (GRIP), and Non-Conformance Report (NCR) stock management.
- Identify, prioritize, and support resolution of delivery issues where performance deviates from the plan.
- Provide clear visibility of delivery issues, risks, mitigation plans, and recovery strategies to the Supply Management Team Meeting (SMTM).
- Conduct regular supplier reviews, including Order Book Reviews, to track and escalate delivery performance and issues when necessary.
- Ensure early identification of material shortages or surpluses and take proactive actions to resolve or escalate as needed.
- Ensure suppliers realign their planning data on a 4-weekly cycle to match customer requirements and system accuracy, supporting full compliance with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and ZEIAW (Excess Inventory Authorisation) policies.
- Assist buyers in resolving invoice issues due to schedule discrepancies or receipt mismatches and support commercial claims with suppliers based on delivery failures.
- Collaborate with factory logistics teams to ensure accurate and timely receipt and dispatch of materials.
- Provide critical input and updates to delivery review sessions, including revised supply plans and commitments as per team discussions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management , Mechanical Engineering , or related disciplines preferred.
- Approximately 5 years of experience in planning, order management, or supplier management, ideally within an industrial or mechanical engineering environment.
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience using SAP is a mandatory requirement .
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Fluent in spoken and written English ; proficiency in Japanese is advantageous.
- Agile, results-driven, and capable of acting with speed and accountability in a fast-paced supply chain environment.
Why Join US?
We offer excellent opportunities to develop, along with a competitive salary and exceptional benefits.
Pioneer optimum performance
Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for brilliance and innovation.
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