External Scheduler

Job description

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets. Safran has a global presence, with more than 58,000 employees and sales of 16.5 billion euros in 2017. Working alone or in partnership, Safran holds world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.
In February 2018, Safran took control of Zodiac Aerospace, significantly expanding its aircraft equipment activities. Zodiac Aerospace has 32,500 employees and generated sales of 5.1 billion euros for its fiscal year ended August 31, 2017.

Safran is ranked among the Top 100 Global Innovators by Thomson Reuters and is featured on the "Happy at work" rankings. The Group places fourth on the Universum ranking for the favorite companies of newly-qualified engineers in France.

Safran Nacelles is the world's leading aircraft nacelle manufacturer with over 20,800 pieces of equipment in use and over 125,000 flight hours a day. The company operates on all market segments, from regional aircraft and business jets to the biggest jetliners.  

Job details

Main domain/Job field

Production - Supply chain

Job title

External Scheduler

Contract length

6 months

Employment type

Temporary

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Number of hours per week

37

Job description

Job Title: External Scheduler (Materials Scheduler, Production Planner)
Department: Supply Chain
Location: Burnley
Fixed term contract: initial 6months fixed term

The Role

To establish a realistic short term supply plan that satisfies the MPS, direct customer orders and stock policy targets. To test the feasibility of the plan, by performing detailed capacity planning and resolving imbalances.

Main Responsibilites
• Reviewing all parts associated with A330neo
• Smooth handover from NPI team of all associated parts
• Define the supply parameters in the ERP item file within their scope of activity which are consistent with stock targets and the industrial strategy
• 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
• Negotiate dead-lines and quantities with suppliers within the limits of the contract established by purchasing (negotiation of dead-lines / quantities, but not pricing)
• Measure and analyse supplier performance in coordination with the SPM (where applicable) using the defined metrics and provides the required weekly/monthly reports
• Organise regular visits to the external supplier's site to hold progress review meetings or to discuss short term performance issues
• Working with external scheduling team to Liaise with suppliers on shortages.
• Working with internal customers to ensure delivery dates of the Thrust reverser are met
• Establish and implement actions plans to limit uncertainties and hazards in the short term horizon and work with the external supplier to shorten production cycles within the supplier's manufacturing process

If you are interested please apply now.

Travel specifictity

Desired profile

Supplier visits maybe required within UK or France

Candidate skills & requirements

Skillset Requirements
• Supply chain experience in an engineering/aerospace is ideal but other manufacturing environment is still highly desirable
• A good team player, this is essential in a close knit team who provide support to one another
• Portal
• High degree of organisation and ability to work toward deadlines and/or resolve issues threating timeframe of production
• Good communication skills
• SAP knowledge is preferred
• Excel and other Microsoft package experience
• Project management skills preferred
• Capable of communicating clearly and concisely
• Able to escalate at the right time and at the right level
• Capable of making decisions
• Able to negotiate well with internal contacts and external suppliers
• French language skills are helpful but not essential
• Capable of using Computer and Desktop tools in day to day planning activity

Offering a competitive salary & suite of excellent employee benefits ensuring we make this a fantastic place to be, some below for example:

- Excellent company contributory pension scheme
- Private health care
- Health cash back plans (dental/wellbeing)
- 25 days holiday + BH
- Corporate Gym Membership
- Burnley Football club benefits (Including chance to get tickets and be treated to meal in corporate box during the game)
- Restaurant onsite with excellent food at subsidised price
- Free car parking
- Flex-time options dependant on role/circumstance
- Share purchase scheme

We take great pride in supporting our employees who in turn are proud to work here, if your application is successful further information on our benefits will be provided and a member of our HR team will contact you.

Apply now if you are interested - https://www.safran-nacelles.com/jobs

Salary

Competitive