Supply Chain Director

Safran companies; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supply Chain Director to oversee and enhance supply chain performance. This pivotal role involves developing strategies that align with global objectives, ensuring quality procurement processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply chain management, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record in complex organizations. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers numerous benefits, including generous holiday allowances and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Career progression opportunities

Family policies

Engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain strategies and MRP2 principles.
• Strong leadership skills in complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure quality delivery of materials.

Skills

MRP2 principles

Supply chain process deployment

CPIM accreditation

Senior leadership experience

P&L responsibility

Commercial knowledge of the industry

Technical knowledge of the industry

Job description

Company: Safran Seats
Job field: Supply chain
Location: Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom
Contract type: Permanent
Contract duration: Full-time
Professional status: Professional, Engineer & Manager

About Safran Seats

Safran Seats in the UK specializes in First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide-body aircraft. Our teams are based in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales, and Brackley, England.

Role Overview

The Supply Chain Director, reporting to the VP of Industrial BU, oversees the end-to-end supply chain performance of SGB, including financial and operational metrics. This role ensures alignment between demand planning, sales, financial plans, and product reviews, acting as process owner for SGB’s IBP.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with Safran Seats BU and global strategies.
2. Establish robust procurement processes ensuring quality and timely delivery of materials.
3. Own the SSTs BU Integrated Business Planning process, ensuring consistency across demand, innovation, capacity, and financial plans.
4. Lead continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain transformation, adhering to MRP2 standards.
5. Provide leadership to deploy business vision, objectives, and KPIs across the supply chain organization.
6. Achieve performance goals through sustainable, process-driven practices.
7. Drive lean enterprise practices and implement Safran standards.
8. Coordinate activities with internal and external stakeholders.
9. Develop plans to improve work environment, hiring, development, and retention.
10. Promote Safran’s leadership values within the supply chain business.
11. Ensure continuous improvement and alignment across the supply chain network.
12. Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.

Job Requirements

Candidate skills include proven experience with MRP2 principles, supply chain process deployment, CPIM accreditation, and senior leadership experience in complex organizations. Candidates should have a track record in devising and implementing supply chain strategies, P&L responsibility, and a strong background in aircraft interiors. Commercial and technical knowledge of the industry is essential.

Our Values and Benefits

We prioritize diversity, skill development, trust, and collaboration. Benefits include 25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays, various schemes, career progression, family policies, and engagement initiatives.

Additional Information

Team functions include S & OP, MPS, MRP Planning, External Supply Chain, Logistics, and Inventory. Regular UK and international travel is expected, sometimes for extended periods. Pre-employment checks are mandatory, including criminal record checks.

Company Overview

Safran is a global high-tech group operating in aerospace, defense, and space markets, with a focus on sustainability and innovation. Safran Seats is a leading aircraft seat manufacturer with over 1 million seats in service worldwide.