Graduate Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Support supply chain planning by analysing data, producing KPI reports, and improving reporting tools to enhance manufacturing planning and decision-making.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet.

With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.

We're seeking a Graduate Supply Chain Planning Analyst to join us on a permanent basis. This role is based at our Filton site in Bristol, with the expectation to be on site full time. We offer a flexible but structured approach to hours over 4.5 days per week, as we have an early finish on a Friday.

The role exists to support the site planning function through the production of accurate KPI reporting, data analysis and insight generation. To develop your knowledge, analytical capability and system understanding while contributing to continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be part of a large organisational structure supporting various areas of the business in planning and decision making.

You will:

• 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.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• 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.

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

• 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.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.

It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​