Planning and Delivery Leader – External Supply Chain

Role Overview

• Manage supplier delivery performance to achieve on-time delivery targets and continuous supplier performance improvement.
• Conduct demand, load and capacity (L&C) analysis, delivery risk assessments, and contingency planning activities.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to support operational and customer requirements.
• Analyze logistics performance and support supply chain optimization initiatives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for delivery performance across the external supply chain.
• Ensure suppliers launch and manufacture parts in line with agreed demand plans throughout the component lifecycle.
• Review supplier delivery commitments and proactively identify delivery risks through standard planning tools and processes.
• Manage and maintain planning systems, including exception message management and inbound delivery commitments.
• Coordinate resolution of stock-in-transit issues, GRIP and NCR stock, and inventory discrepancies with suppliers and logistics partners.
• Manage stock-at-vendor and free issue material replenishment activities.
• Identify, prioritize, and resolve delivery issues through escalation, recovery planning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support critical delivery reviews by providing accurate delivery commitments, action plans, and performance updates.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve supplier delivery performance.
• Support supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead supplier orderbook reviews and load and capacity assessments.
• Identify potential delivery shortfalls or excess inventory risks and implement mitigation actions to protect business performance.
• Support resolution of overdue invoices and supplier invoice queries in partnership with Finance teams.
• Support the introduction of new products and supply chain changes by ensuring suppliers execute agreed material and delivery plans.
• Take ownership of assigned part numbers and ensure effective supply planning throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning activities and planning cycle execution.
• Ensure suppliers continuously align plans with customer demand and business requirements using standard planning systems.
• Support excess inventory authorization processes and inventory reconciliation activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience in supply chain planning, production planning, supplier management, or delivery management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, forecasting, and inventory management.
• Experience using SAP and understanding of MRP and MES principles.
• Knowledge of production planning and control processes.
• Experience conducting load and capacity analysis and supplier orderbook reviews.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve supply chain and delivery issues effectively.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Fluency in both Korean and English.
• Preferred Qualifications APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certification.
• Experience working within a multinational manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of supplier performance management methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
• Familiarity with Rolls-Royce planning processes and systems would be advantageous.

Benefits

• No relocation assistance available for this position