External Material Scheduler

Safran companies; Cwmbran; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise innovante spécialisée dans les sièges d'avion recherche un planificateur de chaîne d'approvisionnement pour rejoindre son équipe à Cwmbran. Ce rôle implique la gestion des matériaux et la coordination avec les fournisseurs pour garantir la performance des livraisons. Vous aurez également l'opportunité de travailler au sein d'une organisation engagée dans le développement de ses employés, offrant divers programmes de formation et des avantages exceptionnels.

Benefits

33 jours de congés (y compris les jours fériés)

Couverture médicale privée

Plan de retraite avec contributions de l'employeur

Plans de partage d'actions annuels

Options pour le télétravail et horaires flexibles

Qualifications

• Expérience en gestion des stocks dans un environnement à volume élevé.
• Compréhension des systèmes ERP et planification de production.
• Capacité à travailler sous pression et à respecter les délais.

Responsibilities

• Établir un plan d'approvisionnement et gérer les relations avec les fournisseurs.
• Participer au processus de validation MRP et analyser les messages d'exception.
• Suivre et analyser la performance des fournisseurs.

Skills

ERP systems

Production scheduling

Risk management

Microsoft Excel

Education

APICS Basics

Job description

Company : Safran Seats Job field : Supply chain Location : Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Employees / Staff

At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

The purpose of this role is to establish a realistic short to mid-term supply plan that satisfies the Material Requirements Plan (MRP), direct customer orders and stock policy targets. To implement the plan in accordance with Production Readiness and scheduling, by performing detailed capacity planning and resolving any imbalances, liaising with the internal and external Supply Base to satisfactory resolution.

Key Responsibilities will include:
To define the supply parameters in the Companies Enterprise Resource Planning tool (ERP) by item file within individual scope of activity which are consistent with stock targets and the industrial strategy
Participate in the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) validation process, analysing and processing exception messages (increase/decrease, progress, delay, cancel an order etc..) resulting from the MRP
Accountable for the supplier on-time performance for your defined group of suppliers, informing suppliers of discrepancies and providing resolution where applicable whilst working closely with our internal Quality teams
Confirm and communicate requirements and changes resulting from the MRP to the supplier by confirming any necessary modifications that are to be made, communicate to internal customers where applicable, escalating where necessary
Issue the schedule agreements or purchase orders in line with ERP recommendations (1st & 2nd tier)
Obtain acknowledgement from the supplier for any changes or modifications to
requirements
Negotiate dead-lines and quantities with suppliers within the limits of the contract established by the Purchasing team (negotiation of dead-lines / quantities, but not pricing)
Provide information and visibility necessary to the internal Manufacturing Area and suggest solutions in cases of imbalance
Monitor and analyse the impacts of manufacturing defects in terms of yield and if
necessary reschedule requirements to ensure commitments can be met, work with
the internal scheduler to ensure yield is factored into future planning. This may
include managing orders relating to re-work or repair orders back into the business
planning schedule
Measure and analyse supplier performance in coordination with the Supplier
Performance Matrix (where applicable) using the defined metrics and provides the
required weekly/monthly reports

Job Requirements

Candidate skills:
A good understanding of the workings of an ERP system and previous experience working within an ERP System particularly material scheduling
Production or material scheduling experience in fast paced, high volume industry
Risk management experience including reduction and assessment of risks
Competent Microsoft user inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Experience of using a Supplier two way system such as Lean DNA or other business intelligence tools
APICS Basics

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues

Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.

This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme
4 x Life Assurance
Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
Annual share save schemes.
Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools
Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

100,000

employees worldwide

27

Number of countries where Safran is located