Assemblies Internal Scheduler - Maternity Cover

Safran Group

Burnley

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

37-hour workweek
25 days + bank holidays
Pension contribution
Flex-time scheme
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
Training & development
Parental leave
Share purchase
On-site catering
Crow Wood membership
Wellbeing support
Cycle to work

Job summary

Safran Nacelles is seeking an organised Internal Scheduler to join the Supply Chain team in Burnley, UK. The role focuses on scheduling and managing internal supply activities to support the Master Production Schedule and ensure timely delivery for manufacturing operations.

You will work with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Planning to optimise inventory, improve efficiency and drive strong OTD performance across the business.

Qualifications

  • Experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Scheduling, Production Control, or Manufacturing Operations.
  • Good understanding of MRP2 principles.
  • Experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP.
  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Ability to analyse data and identify trends.
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Experience managing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to negotiate effectively with internal customers and suppliers.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and validate MRP outputs and exception messages.
  • Launch and sequence production orders.
  • Maintain ERP planning parameters.
  • Identify and elevate supply constraints.
  • Negotiate delivery dates and quantities with internal suppliers.
  • Monitor production progress against plan.
  • Analyse performance issues and support recovery plans.
  • Support daily control rooms, QRQC, audits, stock takes, and improvement projects.
  • Act as a key communication link between manufacturing units.

Skills

MRP2 principles
Excel & Office
Data analysis
Stakeholder management
Prioritisation
Problem solving
Communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Assemblies Internal Scheduler - Maternity Cover

Vacancy 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 Nacelles designs, integrates, supports and provides aftermarket services for aircraft nacelles. The company is a world leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business jets and regional aircraft. At the forefront of technology, Safran Nacelles develops increasingly integrated, aerodynamic and lightweight nacelles with advanced acoustic treatments, helping to reduce aircraft CO₂ and noise emissions.

Reference

2026-185308

Position description
Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Scheduler

Job title

Assemblies Internal Scheduler - Maternity Cover

Employment type

Fixed Term contract

Contract length

12 Months

Professional category

Administrative staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Internal Scheduler

Burnley

On Site

12 month FTC Maternity Cover

About the Role

Safran Nacelles is seeking an organised and proactive Internal Scheduler to join our Supply Chain team.

The purpose of this role is to schedule and manage internal supply activities to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS), ensuring materials and components are delivered on time to support manufacturing operations. You will play a key role in optimising inventory levels, improving supply chain efficiency, and driving strong On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance across the business.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, and other operational teams, you will help identify and resolve supply risks while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

  • 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays (Role dependant)
  • 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days)
  • 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)
  • Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month (Role dependant)
  • 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
  • Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (Role Dependant)
  • Excellent training, education, and development schemes
  • Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
  • Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company
  • Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals
  • Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.
  • Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy
  • Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and validate MRP outputs and exception messages
  • Launch and sequence production orders
  • Maintain ERP planning parameters
  • Identify and elevate supply constraints
  • Negotiate delivery dates and quantities with internal suppliers
  • Monitor production progress against plan
  • Analyse performance issues and support recovery plans
  • Support daily control rooms, QRQC, audits, stock takes, and improvement projects
  • Act as a key communication link between manufacturing units
Candidate skills & requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
  • Experience within Supply Chain, Planning, Scheduling, Production Control, or Manufacturing Operations.
  • Good understanding of MRP2 principles.
  • Experience working with ERP systems, ideally SAP.
  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Ability to analyse data and identify trends.
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Experience managing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to negotiate effectively with internal customers and suppliers.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Desirable Skills & Experience
  • Aerospace manufacturing experience.
  • Production planning or scheduling experience.
  • Understanding of MPS and production control processes.
  • Knowledge of inventory management and supply chain optimisation.
  • Experience participating in Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement projects.
  • APICS CPIM qualification or equivalent.
  • Understanding of manufacturing capacity planning
Position location
Job location

Europe, UK, England, North West

City (-ies)

Bancroft Road, BB10 2RZ Burnley

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