Ontic is a true success story in aerospace & defence. Founded over 50 years ago and carved out of BBA in 2019 under CVC ownership, we have since thrived as a standalone, high-growth business.
Our unique model focuses on licensing and sustaining complex components that OEMs no longer support, ensuring long-term availability across critical global aircraft fleets. Today, we support 6,000+ parts across a wide range of civil and military platforms, positioning Ontic as a vital partner in the aerospace ecosystem.
Please Note: This Position is an FTC - Fixed Term Contract
This is not a traditional supply chain planning role.
We’re looking for someone who can operate at the intersection of supply chain, project management, and data-driven decision-making Someone who can evaluate complex supply and demand signals, influence stakeholders, and ensure smooth product transitions from licensors into Ontic’s operations.
This role plays a critical part in enabling successful licence transitions, ensuring material availability, production readiness, and long-term supply stability across our programmes.
- Create CTB (Clear to Build) plans for process validation units as products transition from licensors
- Work closely with PMO and BAU supply chain teams to ensure material availability
- Evaluate demand and supply signals from licensors and implement within Ontic’s ERP systems
- Support inventory transfers and purchase order novations with suppliers
- Assist with resolving inventory transfer queries to support production readiness
- Develop and maintain capacity plans to ensure production readiness post-transition
- Create process validation production plans and hold stakeholders accountable for delivery timelines
- Produce labour utilisation reports and short-term (3-month) resource capacity plans
- Escalate capacity and material constraints through IPTs and governance forums
- Collaborate with ROW SIOP teams to implement forecasts based on licence assumptions
- Ensure long-term supply signals are accurately reflected in planning systems
- Support the creation and maintenance of Line of Balance reports for internal and customer use
- Engage cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, customer services, and external licensors
- Provide clear reporting and updates to senior stakeholders and function heads
- Ensure alignment across teams to successfully deliver transition projects
- Adhere to all relevant legislation and company policies including health & safety, data protection, and quality standards
- Identify issues proactively and implement effective solutions
- Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and performance
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent experience) in a business-related discipline
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in production planning, supply chain, or procurement within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of MRP systems and planning processes
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office tools
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience in new product introduction, product transition, or project-based environments
- Exposure to SIOP or integrated business planning processes
- Ability to analyse complex data and translate it into actionable plans
- Experience working in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment
This is a high-impact role within a growing PMO function, offering the opportunity to play a key part in delivering successful product transitions and shaping supply chain readiness across the business.
You’ll join a company that:
- Is private equity-backed and scaling rapidly globally
- Offers exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic programmes
- Encourages ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Is investing in systems, data, and operational excellence
We support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing with a competitive package, including:
- Up to 29 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Annual bonus scheme
- 10 hours paid volunteering time
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail discounts and offers
We are proud of our culture and how we work:
- Ranked #9 Best Manufacturing Company (Best Companies Q3 leaderboard)
- 72.5% of employees say they are proud to work at Ontic
We’ve doubled in size in recent years and continue to grow rapidly. Our culture is built on empowerment, ownership, and pace—we trust our people to take action and drive change.
- We share a common sense – a global team united by precision and expertise
- We have the freedom to choose – we challenge thinking and innovate
- We create the opportunity – we act, adapt, and deliver
We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!
