MPS Planner

Safran Group; Burnley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37-hour week

Flexi-time

33 days annual leave

Employer pension 10%

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Career development training

On-site catering

Job summary

Safran Nacelles in Burnley, UK, is seeking an analytical MPS Planner to translate production demand into achievable schedules, balancing capacity, inventory and customer commitments. You’ll collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations to develop the Master Production Schedule and drive data accuracy across ERP systems.

The role focuses on converting plans into detailed daily to monthly production schedules, performing RCCP, and providing planning scenarios to mitigate risks while

Qualifications

• Experience in Production Planning, Master Scheduling, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing Planning.
• Strong understanding of MRP II and production planning principles.
• Experience developing and managing production schedules.
• Ability to analyse complex data and provide practical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Translate production plans into daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing schedules.
• Perform RCCP analysis to ensure production plans are achievable.
• Identify capacity constraints and develop planning scenarios to mitigate risks.
• Maintain ERP planning parameters and data accuracy.
• Validate MRP outputs and ensure planning data integrity.
• Monitor production performance and provide weekly/monthly reporting.
• Prepare Monthly Supply Point Reviews including capacity analysis and planning recommendations.
• Build and maintain VEX forecasts, highlighting risks, opportunities, and forecast variances.
• Work closely with Manufacturing teams to validate production plans and resolve scheduling issues.

Job description

MPS Planner

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

2026-188429

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Mps planner

Job title

MPS Planner

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

Shape the Plan. Drive Performance. Deliver for Our Customers.

Safran Nacelles is seeking an analytical and proactive MPS Planner to join our Composites team. This is a key role responsible for translating production demand into achievable manufacturing schedules, ensuring customer commitments are met while balancing capacity, inventory, and operational performance.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams, you will develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS), analyse capacity requirements, identify risks, and provide planning scenarios that support effective decision-making.

About the Role

As the MPS Planner, you will be responsible for converting the production plan into detailed daily, weekly, and monthly schedules, ensuring alignment with manufacturing capacity and business objectives.

You will lead planning activities, maintain ERP planning parameters, conduct Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP), and drive data accuracy to support efficient production and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS).

• Translate production plans into daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing schedules.

• Perform RCCP analysis to ensure production plans are achievable.

• Identify capacity constraints and develop planning scenarios to mitigate risks.

• Maintain ERP planning parameters and data accuracy.

• Validate MRP outputs and ensure planning data integrity.

• Monitor production performance and provide weekly/monthly reporting.

• Prepare Monthly Supply Point Reviews including capacity analysis and planning recommendations.

• Build and maintain VEX forecasts, highlighting risks, opportunities, and forecast variances.

• Work closely with Manufacturing teams to validate production plans and resolve scheduling issues.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

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:

• Competitive salary

• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday (role dependent)

• Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month (role dependent)

• 33 days annual leave [inclusive of bank holidays]

• Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave

• 10% employer pension contribution

• 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange

• 4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme

• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (role dependent)

• Group income protection scheme

• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.

• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave

• Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch

Candidate skills & requirements

Essential Requirements

• Experience in Production Planning, Master Scheduling, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing Planning

• Strong understanding of MRP II and production planning principles

• Experience developing and managing production schedules

• Ability to analyse complex data and provide practical solutions

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Skills

• Aerospace manufacturing experience

• Experience with RCCP and capacity planning

• SAP or ERP system experience

• Knowledge of business economics and forecasting principles

• APICS qualification or similar supply chain certification

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where theydon'tmeet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you candemonstratea variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process thatmay betterfacilitateyour participation.

We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

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We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England

City (-ies)

Bancroft Road, BB10 2RZ Burnley