PI Planner

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a PI Planner to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month contract position initially until 31st March 2026, with the potential for further extensions.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

The Validation Team within PI are responsible for ensuring that the data output is at the highest quality level possible, removing any possible error state reaching the customer that could result in a mis-build &/or inability to build or price. Working with their colleagues in PI, programme teams, Engineering etc., they look to remove any mis-alignment of data through semi-automated validation processes, the aim of the team is to pass zero defects to any other part of the business that consumes PI data.

In this role you will be responsible for validation of the schedule data in the Launch phases – from HTFB build to job 1 With engineering identify and track issues via AIM or concerns. Quality is our key deliverable.

Personal Profile:

• An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable.
• An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• An individual with the capability to combine a short-term, pragmatic focus with medium-term planning.
• A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
• An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members.

Desirable:

• An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Delivery in-line with programme timing.
• Creation of master metrics.
• Validation metrics published daily via night letter.
• AIMS / concerns are raised on every validation issue.

• Facilitate handover meeting.
• Re-validate issues once AIMS is resolved.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage BOM validation activities in-line with PI planning expectations.
• Arrange meetings with engineers to validate parts.
• Raise issues using the AIMS tool or live engineering concerns.
• Create and publish master metrics via a night letter daily during validation activities.
• Facilitate hand over meetings and confirm closure of AIMS raised through validation.

Key Interactions:

• Engineering
• MP&L (scheduling & Emperor)
• Launch Teams
• Programme Management
• SVO (Special Vehicle Operations)

Experience Required:

• Strong project management and time/workload management skills ability to work alone.
• Ability to do complex data analysis, identify problems and develop effective solutions at pace.
• Aptitude for communication and the ability to articulate complex problems.
• Working knowledge of Excel (vlookup).
• Understanding of bom usages.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and Experience of the Product Information processes and data structure would be an advantage.
• Experience in handling complex situations at a technical level.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Competent at data analysis and manipulation in MS Excel, with more advanced skills being an advantage.
• Confident in communicating.