Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 110 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 31,3 milliards d'euros en 2025, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.
Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2025 » du magazine TIME.
Avec plus d'un million de sièges équipant les flottes des plus grandes compagnies aériennes, Safran Seats est l'un des leaders mondiaux des sièges pour passagers, équipages d'avions et hélicoptères grâce à des solutions innovantes et à forte valeur ajoutée.
Parce que nous sommes persuadés que chaque talent compte, nous valorisons et encourageons les candidatures de personnes en situation de handicap pour nos opportunités d'emploi.
Descriptif mission
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.
We are now seeking a S&OP and Master Scheduling Manager. You will drive the business unit's S&OP process, ensuring alignment of customer demand assumptions across Safran Seats sites and the creation of supply plans for Dubai.
Your Key responsabilities will include :
Sales & Operations Planning
- - Own and coordinate the local S&OP process, ensuring alignment with central Supply Chain procedures and governance throughout the monthly cycle.
- - Lead and facilitate S&OP forums, establishing clear roles, timely input/output delivery, and communicating decisions effectively.
- - Participate in global Demand Reviews (France/US), challenging sales plan assumptions and representing Dubai business unit's interests.
- - Lead scenario planning activities locally and across business units to support decision-making for new or changing programs.
- - Align site supply plans with Engineering Program schedules for new products or changes to existing programs.
- - Translate unconstrained demand into a capacity- and constraints-based finite supply plan.
- - Identify ERP load gaps from new programs and define mitigating actions for long lead-time components.
Supply & Capacity Management
- - Review and assess mid- and long-term capacity scenarios with Operations to ensure proper production and labor plans.
- - Identify bottlenecks or capacity constraints early to protect supply and demand plans.
- - Develop localized processes to analyze and address indirect constraints
Master Production Scheduling
- - Create, update, and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for Dubai Final Assembly, driving accurate MRP inputs into the ERP system.
- - Forecast resource needs (manpower, lines, shifts), communicate requirements to Operations, and align load levelling targets.
- - Lead weekly MPS review meetings with cross-functional stakeholders, validate any rescheduling, and recommend solutions for backlog or supply chain delays.
Inventory Planning
- - Prepare and update BU rolling inventory forecasts, align with defined planning cycles.
- - Drive inventory optimization action plans, collaborating with other functions to ensure execution and timely follow-up.
- - Validate ERP flow parameters against actuals and propose safety stock policies based on variability analysis.
- - Analyze obsolescence and manage stock reallocation or removal as needed through proper governance.
Planning Process Management
- - Ensure all S&OP and MPS processes are documented within internal Referential
- - Promote continuous improvement, partnering with Methods & Tools to drive transformation and digital initiatives
Requirements
- - At least 5 years' experience leading Sales & Operations Planning or Master Scheduling in a complex manufacturing environment, ideally across a multi-site global network
- - Strong technical competence in ERP/MRP systems for Material Management and Production Planning
- - Demonstrated capability in capacity planning, as well as recovery scenarios and readiness assessments
- - Advanced analytical abilities, with experience managing processes using measurable improvements
- - Experience in lean practices or structured problem-solving (such as 8D) is an advantage
- - Professional qualification such as APICS/CPIM is desirable
- - Strong understanding of Integrated Business Planning and link of SOP to financial decision making