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Network Scheduler
Location: Fareham – On-site Sector: Aerospace Manufacturing
About the Role
Copello is working with a leading aerospace manufacturer, renowned for engineering excellence. The company is undergoing a major transformation, including the relocation to a modern manufacturing facility to drive future growth and innovation.
This Network Scheduler role involves converting customer demand into an executable 0–3-month production plan across the manufacturing network, ensuring:
- Material availability
- Production readiness
- Maximised demand fulfilment through robust scheduling and proactive risk management.
The position operates within the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) horizon, collaborating closely with Production Planning, Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, and Network Planning teams to maintain supply continuity, resolve constraints, and enhance short-term supply chain performance.
Key Responsibilities
Short-Term Scheduling & Demand Fulfilment
- Plan internal and supplier demand fulfilment within a 12-week horizon to optimise clear-to-build plans.
- Convert network-level supply plans into master production schedules for manufacturing sites and supplier networks.
- Allocate production load distribution across plants and determine buying volumes to support plans.
- Manage demand changes (e.g., new orders, cancellations, priority shifts) within S&OE windows.
- Convert customer demand orders into repair plans as required.
- Schedule and monitor M-order (repair) due dates, aligning with operational readiness.
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SIOP & S&OE Execution Alignment
- Develop schedules in line with SIOP direction (inventory targets, cost-to-serve expectations, production utilisation).
- Operationalise SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Plan) decisions through weekly scheduling cycles.
- Identify and address risks/opportunities within S&OE, escalating issues to the Network Planner when necessary.
- Act as the primary escalation point for short-term schedule/or commitment conflicts.
- Escalate unresolved constraints/conflicts to the Network Planner.
Performance & Recovery
- Manage customer recovery schedules and LOBs (lines of balance), ensuring accountability and execution.
- Lead initiatives to clear arrears and past-due orders to restore on-time deliveries.
- Drive OTD (On-Time Delivery) performance through:
- Proactive scheduling
- Material availability checks
- Cross-functional coordination
Proactive Risk Identification & Mitigation
- Analyze short-term supply chain performance to detect early risks (expedite needs, route changes, inventory re-deployment, supplier constraints).
- Assess mitigation options to protect schedule adherence and customer delivery.
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Master Data, ERP Health & System Governance
- Maintain repair BOMs (Repair Bill of Materials) for accurate planning and execution.
- Monitor data quality, resolve discrepancies, escalate as needed.
- Ensure coordination of task management and plan execution.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Operations to align capacity, labour, and resources with schedule requirements.
- Work with Procurement to:
- Resolve material shortages
- Confirm supply commitments
- Coordinate expedites.
- Collaborate with Customer Service/CSR to validate commitments and communicate risks early.
- Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) on product issues, repair planning, and schedule impacts.
Key Skills & Experience
✅ Production scheduling, material planning, or supply chain execution background. ✅ Strong ERP/MRP system knowledge (e.g., parameter setup, master data health). ✅ Ability to prioritise, manage frequent changes, and communicate effectively. ✅ Robust problem-solving skills with experience in short-term risk identification and mitigation.
Essential Requirement
⚠️ BPSS clearance must be obtainable for this role.
Ready to Apply?
If you match this profile, send your CV to emma@copello.co.uk. We’ll follow up for a discussion!
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