Senior External Material Scheduler

Job description

At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

The purpose of this role is to be responsible for establishing and managing an external supply plan that satisfies the Material Requirements Plan (MRP), direct customer orders and stock policy targets. To test the feasibility of the plan, by performing detailed capacity planning and resolving imbalances.

Key Responsibilities will include:
* This role is a team member of the External Supply Chain, part of the wider Supply Chain team
* This role is responsible for mentoring new External Material Schedulers in the new starter process and/or career development as applicable
* Accountable for the immediate, short and medium term supply plan in order to meet demands of our overall operational targets and deliveries, managing and reducing risk where applicable
* Responsible for the communication / expediting / planning
* Define the supply parameters in the Companies Enterprise Resources Planning
(ERP) tool resulting from the Materials Requirements Plan (MRP)
* Accountable for the supplier on-time performance for your defined commodity / group of suppliers
* Confirm and communicate requirements and changes resulting from the MRP to the supplier by confirming any necessary modifications that are to be made
* Issue the schedule agreements or purchase orders in line with ERP
recommendations (1st & 2nd tier)
* Obtain acknowledgement from the supplier for any changes or modifications to
requirements


Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of programme. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in the UK.

We focus on:

Our people
These are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran:
* We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive
* We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
* We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
* We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues
So you'll be supported every step of the way!

Sustainability
Our people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation. We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050.

Global Mobility
As part of the Safran Group, across our businesses we are market leaders in aerospace, defence and space; there is always potential for future mobility in the UK and internationally.

Desired profile

Candidate skills:
An in depth understanding of the workings of an ERP system and demonstrable previous experience of working of an ERP System particularly material scheduling
Production or material scheduling and inventory management experience in fast paced, high volume industry
Risk management experience including the reduction and assessment of risks
Competent Microsoft user inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Experience of using a Supplier two way system such as Lean DNA or other Business Intelligence tools
APICS Basics / Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Previous experience mentoring / on job training with individuals


As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
* 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
* Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare
* Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses
* Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working
* Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement
* STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all

About Safran UK

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defence industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.

With over one million seats equipping the fleets of the major airlines, Safran Seats is one of the world's leading suppliers of seating for passengers, crews and helicopters thanks to innovative and high added-value solutions.