Aerospace Production Planner: MPS & ERP Expert

Safran; Burnley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus

10% employer pension contribution (5%?

Flex-time scheme that allows two half‑

4X life insurance benefit as a member

Non-contributory BUPA private medical

Excellent training, education, and dev

Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption

Option to purchase Safran shares

Excellent on-site catering facilities

Job summary

Safran Nacelles in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Planner to drive the Master Production Schedule and ensure efficient material flow through the internal supply chain. You will develop realistic short-term supply plans, manage production orders, monitor capacity and collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Production teams to meet customer demand while maintaining inventory targets.

The role requires hands-on ERP experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain, Production Planning, Scheduling, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Good understanding of MRP2 principles.
• Experience using ERP systems and Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate MRP outputs and manage exception messages.
• Launch, sequence, and manage production orders within the ERP system.
• Perform detailed capacity planning and identify potential constraints.
• Negotiate delivery dates and quantities with internal suppliers.
• Monitor manufacturing progress and implement recovery plans where required.
• Analyse supply chain performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure stock accuracy through effective order management and receipting processes.
• Support subcontracted processes and manage production order closure and archiving.
• Participate in daily control rooms, planning reviews, audits, and improvement projects.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Production planning

Scheduling

Manufacturing operations

MRP2 knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation with stakeholders

Education

APICS BSCM qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Safran Nacelles in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Planner to drive the Master Production Schedule and ensure efficient material flow through the internal supply chain. You will develop realistic short-term supply plans, manage production orders, monitor capacity and collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Production teams to meet customer demand while maintaining inventory targets.

The role requires hands-on ERP experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the