External Supply Planning Manager M/F

Safran; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats is expanding its industrial footprint in the Middle East and seeks an External Supply Planning Manager to lead the planning of externally supplied components, ensuring uninterrupted production through strong supplier management and ERP alignment.

The role oversees a team of about five, coordinates with the Purchasing organisation, and drives procurement KPIs and continuous improvement for the regional plant in Dubai, UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement planning and supplier management.
• Strong technical expertise with ERP/MRP systems, supplier portals, and supply chain analytics.
• Knowledge of inventory planning methods, demand and supply analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Experience in supplier relationship and performance management, including escalation and recovery plans.
• Lean practices knowledge; greenbelt is a plus.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and analytical/management software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to coach and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily and weekly procurement activities aligned with ERP-driven production schedules.
• Ensuring timely placement, maintenance, and follow-up of purchase orders to internal and external suppliers.
• Managing supplier priorities, shortage routines, and orderbook performance.
• Providing supply chain input for strategic sourcing and supplier selection decisions.
• Monitoring supplier capacity against rolling forecasts and coordinating with international teams.
• Maintaining critical supplier risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Ensuring procurement processes are documented and compliant with internal standards, driving digital improvement.
• Tracking procurement KPIs and on-time delivery metrics.
• Coaching, developing, and supporting a team of around five.

Skills

Procurement planning

Supplier management

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory planning

Demand analysis

Risk mitigation

Supplier performance management

Lean practices

Green belt

Microsoft Office

Analytical software

Interpersonal skills

Team coaching

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Supplier portals

Management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

External Supply Planning Manager M/F

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.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Reference number

2026-189803

Job details

Job title

External Supply Planning Manager M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Ready to take part in shaping the future of aerospace in the Middle East? Safran Seats is expanding its industrial footprint with a brand-new production plant, bringing our expertise even closer to customers and the region's dynamic aviation hub. Here, our teams will deliver top-tier Business and Economy Class seats, supporting airline partners.

To join this exciting new journey, we are now seeking an External Supply Planning Manager – a key role at the heart of our growth.

The objective is to lead the operational and tactical planning of externally supplied components and materials, ensuring uninterrupted production through effective supplier management in collaboration with the strategic Purchasing organisation

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading daily and weekly procurement activities, ensuring alignment with ERP-driven production schedules.
• Ensuring timely placement, maintenance, and follow-up of purchase orders to both internal and external suppliers.
• Managing supplier priorities, shortage routines, and orderbook performance in line with changing production requirements.
• Providing supply chain input for strategic sourcing and supplier selection decisions.
• Monitoring supplier capacity against rolling forecasts and working with international teams to address any shortfalls or disruptions.
• Maintaining critical supplier risk registers and operational mitigation plans.
• Ensuring procurement processes are documented and compliant with Internal Referential standards, driving continuous and digital improvement in line with business transformation initiatives.
• Tracking and managing procurement KPIs and on-time delivery metrics.
• Coaching, developing, and supporting a team of approximately five, setting performance goals, and ensuring staff development.

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

Management: You will lead a team of around five and report directly to the Supply Chain Director.

Candidate skills & requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement planning and supplier management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical expertise with ERP/MRP systems, supplier portals, and supply chain analytic tools.
• Solid knowledge of inventory planning methods, demand and supply analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience in supplier relationship and performance management, including escalation and recovery plans.
• Demonstrated ability in structured problem-solving and experience with lean practices; greenbelt qualification a plus.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and relevant analytical/management software.
• Excellent interpersonal, planning, and communication skills with the ability to coach, lead, and develop a team.

Job location

Mideast, United Arab Emirates

City (-ies)

Dubai

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Master Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years