Material Planner (MRP Controller)

Job description

Material Planner (MRP Controller)

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense 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 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.

Reference number

2025-167545

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Supply chain engineering

Job title

Material Planner (MRP Controller)

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

• Optimize inventory level to ensure on-time parts availability to various customers (Kitting, Order completion, new production, Front office). Help develop and maintain the accuracy of SAP parameters.

• Ensure raw material is procured to support operation variations and delivered in line with customer expectations

• Manage customer satisfaction by using different reports extracted from the ERP.

• Communicate daily with internal/external repair shops and corporate site in France in order to ensure material delivery will meet requirements and find alternate solutions if on-time delivery will not be met.

• Control new and repaired flow of materials by launching parts to the appropriate repair center based on repair needed

• Maintain system accuracy for new and used material.

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Manage item master data in SAP.

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Maintain purchase orders accuracy.

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Monitor date delivery from suppliers to ensure accuracy.

• Work closely with the material planning analyst to maintain a target of stock for serviceable and repairable parts

• Manage parts at obsolescence and induction through SAP extractions and item master.

• Assist in the optimizing of inventory levels by taking into account usage and value to meet operational target.

• Contribute to achieve a 95% service rate for spare parts and standard exchanges as well as a 98% for AOG orders.

Candidate skills & requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and a minimum of five years of related hands-on experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in planning Management, MRP, DRP or product specific forecasting in a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge in planning and forecasting systems (MRP/DRP/ERP/CRM) and experience in the implementation of such system.

• Proficient in MS Excel.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kanban and other visual Pull Systems, and workflow processes.

• Demonstrated success in leading a Lean organization utilizing High Performance teams and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Knowledge of professional practices, sources of information, and rules and regulations that must be interpreted, adapted and applied to the unique requirements of the organization and process.

• Well organized with strong analytical abilities. Attention to detail. Self-motivated. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to work effectively on a cross-functional team. Excellent project management skills.

• Prior experience in Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Operations and understanding of aviation certifications, regulations, and standardization is preferred.

• This position regularly communicates with the corporate office, as well as front office.

• Knowledge of French language and culture is appreciated.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

• Travel – approximately 30-40% Domestic and International

Annual salary

TBD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Grand Prairie

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes