External Supply Planning Planner M/F

Safran Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats in Abu Dhabi is seeking an External Supply Planning Manager 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.

You will manage a team of five, drive ERP/MRP-driven scheduling, PO placement, supplier performance, and risk mitigation, while championing lean practices and continuous improvement across the supply

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement planning and supplier management.
• Strong ERP/MRP systems, supplier portals and analytics tool experience.
• Knowledge of inventory planning, demand and supply analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Experience in supplier relationship and performance management.
• Lean practices experience; greenbelt is a plus.
• Advanced MS Office and related analytical software.
• Excellent interpersonal, planning and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily and weekly procurement activities aligned to ERP-driven production schedules.
• Ensuring timely placement, maintenance, and follow-up of purchase orders to 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 addressing shortfalls.
• Maintaining supplier risk registers and operational mitigation plans.
• Ensuring procurement processes are documented and drive continuous improvement.
• Tracking and managing procurement KPIs and on-time delivery metrics.
• Coaching and developing a team of around five, setting performance goals.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Lean practices

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Supplier portals

Analytics tools

Job description

Job description

External Supply Planning Planner M/F

Permanent

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Full-time

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.

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

• 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.