Planning and Control Process Lead

Job Description

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.\n\nOur Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.\n\nOn behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Planning and Control Process Lead for a 24 months contract based in Derby.

Please note this position is going to be hybrid with 3 days/week working from the office and the remaining days working from home.\n\nJob description - the role\n\nPurpose of the role: \nWe are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to take the lead in driving multi-level communication, engagement across a broad range of stakeholder groups; revitalizing the Planning and Control function within Civil Aerospace procurement. This role is pivotal in aligning communication materials, driving standardisation, and ensuring effective collaboration across internal teams and external stakeholders.\nThe Planning Specialist will support the SIOP transformation by leading the programme's communication strategy and developing clear, engaging material. The role ensures all functional groups and organisational levels understand the change journey, remain engaged, and feel connected to the transformation goals.\n\nWhat you'll do:\n\nDrive the creation, updating, and standardisation of communication and\nengagement material for Planning & Control S&OP Improvement Programme\nCollaborate closely with internal planning teams to ensure documentation aligns\nwith operational requirements & functional needs\nDevelop clear and engaging communication strategies, adhering to standard operating procedures.\nDevelop and manage local intranet site for internal media storage, reference materials & landing details\nInterpret data effectively to create compelling visual presentations and reports for\nstakeholders.The skills you'll need:\n\nStrong stakeholder engagement skilled in stakeholder engagement across multiple\nfunctions and levels, with a collaborative mindset\nStrong communication skills with high ability to engage with stakeholder groups\nand storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex information.\nExperience in organisational change, programme communication, or\ntransformation environments.\nGood understanding of Sales & Ops Planning Processes\nSolid data analysis and presentation experience, with clarity and precision in\ndelivery of material\nProficiency in MS Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with\nSharePoint\nComfortable working independently with a passion for continuous improvement\nand quality\nExperience in creating and updating training materials and documentation in line\nwith Standard Operating Procedures and proficient in creating engaging content\n(visual and written).\nStrong interpersonal skills with ability to build trust and encourage open dialogue.\nPersonal Attributes\nClear, structured thinker with creativity to engage diverse audiences.\nCollaborative and approachable; able to build bridges across functions.\nPositive and resilient mindset with passion for change.\nComfortable working in a dynamic, transformation-focused environment.Desirable:\n\nKnowledge of SIOP processes, or aerospace/industrial sectors ( but not\nmandatory).Next steps\n\nWe will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.\n\nIf you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.\n\nAMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business