Production Planner - AALTO HAPS | Farnborough (4 days on-site)
Contract until 31/12/2025 | £24.66 PAYE / £33.00 Umbrella | 37 hours per week
Join the team rewriting the skies.
At AALTO, we're not just building aircraft - we're pioneering the future of stratospheric flight. Our record-breaking, solar-powered Zephyr aircraft flies above 60,000 feet for months at a time, delivering game-changing connectivity and Earth observation capabilities from the edge of space.
We're on a mission to lead the world in High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology - and we need a skilled Production Planner to help us get there.
What you'll be doing:
As a Production Planner, you'll be the engine behind our manufacturing operations - ensuring everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and on time. You'll work closely with engineering, procurement, and quality teams to keep production aligned with demand, inventory, and resources.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Creating and managing production schedules using ERP systems (D365).
- Coordinating material planning and inventory to avoid shortages or overstocking.
- Monitoring production capacity and adjusting plans to meet deadlines.
- Analysing data to forecast demand and optimise workflows.
- Supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
What we're looking for:
- 5+ years' experience in production or material planning, ideally in aerospace or engineering.
- Strong understanding of MRP, supply chain, and manufacturing processes.
- Confident using ERP systems (especially D365) and Excel.
- A proactive problem-solver with excellent organisational skills.
- Someone ready to hit the ground running - this is an urgent hire to cover long-term sick leave.
Why join AALTO?
- Be part of a world-leading aerospace project with real impact.
- Enjoy flexible working and a collaborative, visionary team.
The details:
- Location: Farnborough (4 days on-site)
- Security Clearance: BPSS+ (handled by AALTO)
- IR35 Status: Inside IR35
- Interviews: Virtual first stage, on-site second stage
- Start Date: ASAP
