Supply Chain Operations Planner

Location: The VHQ Crawley in our OCC (Operations Control Centre)
Hours: Full Time 4 on 4 off 07:0019:00
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Tuesday 29^th September 2026

In a nutshell

Every aircraft in our fleet depends on thousands of parts being exactly where they need to be exactly when theyre needed. Thats where you come in.

As a Supply Chain Operations Planner youll help keep our operation moving by sourcing and procuring aircraft spares for live operational defects. Working alongside engineers and suppliers youll make smart decisions at pace balancing cost availability and lead times so our aircraft spend more time in the sky and less time on the ground.

No two days are the same. Youll solve operational challenges build strong supplier relationships and become part of a close-knit team that plays a vital role behind every departure.

Day to day

• Work closely with multi stakeholders across the business from cabin tech ops Tech services and front line and hangar engineers.

• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best commercial outcome while keeping operational priorities front of mind.

• Manage multiple requests at once making confident decisions as priorities change.

• Youll occasionally support Aircraft on Ground (AOG) activity when urgent operational situations arise.

• Build trusted relationships with suppliers and colleagues across Engineering and the wider operation.

• Youll look for smarter simpler ways of working while delivering a great service every day.

About you

You dont need to know every aircraft part number on day one well help you learn that. What matters most is that you enjoy solving problems thrive in a fast-paced operational environment and love bringing order to complexity.

Were particularly interested in hearing from you if you have:

• Experience in aviation logistics procurement or supply chain.

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

• The confidence to manage competing priorities and make informed decisions under pressure.

• Excellent organisation and communication skills.

• A curious mindset and a willingness to develop specialist technical knowledge.

• Airline experience is an advantage but its not essential. If youve worked in an operational environment where teamwork customer focus and quick thinking matter wed love to hear from you.

If this sounds like you and youre ready to help keep one of the worlds most loved airlines moving wed love to hear from you.

Be yourself Our differences make us stronger

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. Thats why were proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Virgin Atlantic we believe everyone can take on the world - no matter your age gender gender identity gender expression ethnicity sexual orientation disabilities religion or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive. So that everyone at Virgin Atlantic can be themselves and know they belong.

To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you we encourage you to let us know if youd like a little extra help with your application or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you so please reach out to our team () feeling confident that weve got your individual considerations covered.