Graduate Supply Chain Planning Analyst

GKN Aerospace

Graduate Supply Chain Planning Analyst at GKN Aerospace specializing in supply chain and data analytics, based in Bristol, full-time office role.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeBristol • 🇬🇧 United KingdomEntry LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce and maintain planning KPIs and performance reports.
Collect, validate, and analyse planning data.
Support the SIOP process.
Develop and automate reporting tools and dashboards.
Monitor performance trends, identifying risks and opportunities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Support data governance and master data quality.
Contribute to scenario analysis and ad-hoc reporting.
Drive continuous improvement in reporting and analytics to enhance visibility and insight.
Build knowledge of planning processes, ERP systems, and analytics tools to support future development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Data Analytics or related field. Grade 2.1 or above.
Strong numerical and analytical capability.
Good knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, formulas, basic analytics).
Interest in manufacturing, planning and supply chain processes.
Ability to work with data and present insights clearly.
Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Infor LN or similar).
Basic knowledge of data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).
Understanding of KPIs such as OTIF, inventory, capacity utilisation.
Basic understanding of planning processes (SIOP, MPS, scheduling).
Experience working with datasets or reporting tools.
Awareness of continuous improvement principles.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A structured development programme.
Competitive salary aligned to market rate.
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll 1.5x your contribution (max 12%).
Life Assurance 8 x salary.
25 days holiday + bank holidays.
Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday.
Income protection.
Shopping discounts.
Cycle To Work Scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family.
A collaborative, dynamic working environment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Numerical CapabilityAnalytical CapabilityKPI Understanding (OTIF, Inventory, Capacity Utilisation)Planning Processes (SIOP, MPS, Scheduling)Reporting Tools Experience

Soft Skills

Clear Presentation of InsightsCollaboration