Planning & Sourcing Specialist

Job description

Planning & Sourcing Specialist

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

Reference number

2026-181156

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Mps planner

Job title

Planning & Sourcing Specialist

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Planning & Sourcing Specialist positions offered by Safran Cabin, Inc. (Costa Mesa, California). Identify ways to eliminate material shortages for testing and certification and secure material availability at the beginning of the test plans. Participate in problem solving for testing, certification materials, and supply chain processes. Examine documents, materials, and products and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications. Review production of the testing articles schedules, work order, and current staff to determine personnel and materials requirements and priorities. Perform daily management of logistics functions, including performance tracking in support of internal and external customer requirements. Develop and document work procedures, prepare work schedules, and ensure staffing levels are adequate to support manufacturing and planning requests for testing and certification. Evaluate shortages and deliver prompt solutions, keeping appropriate stakeholders informed of any potential problem as required. Read and review testing engineering drawings and documentation and coordinate any changes. Confirm accuracy of pertinent data in the company ERP system. Collaborate with stakeholders on lead times, planning items and any testing certification related elements. Perform root cause analysis activities related to planning for testing and certification.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

The expected salary range for this position is between $102,045 - $111,180 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Candidate skills & requirements

• Requires a bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in international business or a related field and 10 years of experience using an MRP system, including working with system requirements, purchase order and manufacturing order processes, and inventory management practices.

• Must have 5 years of experience in each of the following:

· 
Using Material Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, inventory control, purchasing, stockroom operations, or shipping and receiving

· 
Performing production, material, or supply chain planning

· 
Procuring raw materials, standards, and parts.

• Must have 2 years of experience in each of the following:

·  Working in the Aerospace industry.

• Position reports to Costa Mesa, CA office. Telecommuting permitted in accordance with company policy, but must live within commuting distance of stated office.

• Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

Annual salary

$102,045 - $111,180 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

1620 Sunflower Avenue CA 92626 Costa Mesa

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

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

No