Supply Chain Specialist

Morson Edge; Coven Heath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Actuation Systems UK is seeking an Aftermarket Supply Chain Specialist to support its Wolverhampton operations on an initial 6-month contract. The role involves coordinating with North American and Asian MRO networks, driving delivery through supplier commitments, and resolving complex supply chain blockers across multiple sites.

You will manage critical parts shortages, track line of balance, and travel internationally to ensure on-time delivery and strong customer commitments.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in managing complex, multi-site supply chains with end-to-end delivery ownership.
• Hands-on expediting parts and recovering late deliveries through direct supplier/internal engagement.
• Experience building line of balance by part number and date to reconcile demand and supply.
• Understanding of material flow, POs, inventory, lead times across multiple supply tiers.
• Strong problem solving, prioritisation and ability to drive actions.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management to influence delivery.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Excel for tracking orders and shortages.
• A proactive, persistent approach with delivery ownership and follow-through.
• Willingness to travel worldwide to North America/Asia MRO sites.

Responsibilities

• Own the daily follow-up of critical parts shortages for MRO Storefront and Spares.
• Maintain line of balance tracking by part number and date, linking demand to stock.
• Chase suppliers for firm delivery dates and recover slippage with actions.
• Travel to MRO sites and suppliers worldwide to resolve supply issues.
• Resolve blockers across order, material, planning, production and logistics teams.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Planning, Operations, Engineering and Quality to progress solutions.
• Maintain shortages tracker with priorities, owners and next steps.
• Lead shortage reviews and drive recovery actions across the network.

Skills

End-to-end delivery

Parts expediting

Line of balance

ERP/MRP

Excel reporting

Stakeholder mgmt

Willing to travel

Education

Supply chain cert

Tools

SAP

Job description

Morson Edge are delighted to be supporting Safran Actuation Systems UK in the recruitment of an Aftermarket Supply Chain Specialist to join their Wolverhampton operation on an initial 6-month contract. This role offers the opportunity to play a critical part in supporting Safran's global aftermarket and MRO network, working directly with suppliers, repair stations and manufacturing sites worldwide to resolve complex supply chain challenges. Paying £22-25/hr PAYE (DoE), this position is likely to become a long-term opportunity and will involve regular overseas travel across North America, Asia and other international locations as required.

Aftermarket Supply Chain Specalist

Location: Wolverhampton (Contractual Base)

Rate: PAYE £22-25/hr DoE

Contract: Initial 6 Month Contract (Likely to be Long Term)

Travel: Regular Overseas Travel Required (North America, Asia and Worldwide as Needed)

Industry: Aerospace Aftermarket / MRO / Supply Chain

About Safran Actuation Systems UK

Our Wolverhampton and Banbury teams design, manufacture and support actuation and flight control systems for commercial and military aircraft and rotary platforms. As part of Safran's international aerospace, defence and space business, we combine engineering expertise with manufacturing and aftermarket support to keep our customers flying.

Your Role

Contractually based in Wolverhampton, you will support our North American and Asian MRO network and the Spares organisation. You will drive parts and component delivery to repair stations, releasing work in progress and protecting customer commitments by linking customer demand to supplier commitments across the end-to-end supply chain.

This hands-on individual contributor role requires proven experience managing complex supply chains, chasing parts and using line of balance to identify gaps between demand and supply. You will work directly with suppliers, manufacturing sites, distribution centres and repair stations to secure credible delivery dates, resolve blockers and follow parts through to receipt.

We would consider an initial period working full time at the Wolverhampton site to build knowledge of the business, products, systems and stakeholders. Travel would then be undertaken as needed to our North American and Asian MRO sites, or to any location worldwide where supply issues require direct support.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the daily follow-up of critical parts shortages for MRO Storefront and Spares, prioritising aircraft on ground (AOG), overdue repairs and customer delivery risks.
• Build and maintain line of balance tracking by part number and date, linking customer and repair station demand to stock, production milestones and supplier commitments identify gaps and agree recovery actions.
• Chase suppliers and internal supplying sites for firm delivery dates, validate progress against production milestones and challenge slippage with clear recovery actions.
• Travel to MRO sites in North America and Asia, and to suppliers or internal sites worldwide, wherever direct support is needed to resolve supply issues.
• Resolve order, material, planning, production, quality and logistics blockers with the responsible teams, keeping actions moving until parts reach the receiving site.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality and Logistics to progress solutions such as stock transfers, delivery of available quantities and expedited shipments through the appropriate approvals.
• Maintain an accurate shortage and action tracker with priorities, owners, delivery commitments, risks and next steps provide timely updates to repair stations and aftermarket leadership.
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What You Will Bring

Essential

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-site supply chains, with ownership of end-to-end delivery linking customer requirements to supplier commitments.
• Strong hands-on experience chasing parts, expediting orders and recovering late deliveries through direct engagement with suppliers and internal teams.
• Practical experience building and managing line of balance by part number and date to reconcile demand, stock and committed supply, identify shortfalls and drive recovery plans.
• Understanding of material and production flows, purchase orders, inventory, lead times and dependencies across multiple tiers of supply.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple urgent priorities and turn issues into specific actions.
• Clear communication and confident stakeholder management able to challenge constructively and influence delivery without direct authority.
• Practical experience using ERP or MRP systems and Excel to track orders, analyse shortages and report progress accurately.
• A proactive, persistent approach, with ownership of commitments and follow-through to confirmed delivery.
• Willingness and ability to travel worldwide as needed, including to North American and Asian MRO sites and locations experiencing supply issues.

Desirable

• Experience in aerospace aftermarket, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), spares support or AOG recovery.
• Familiarity with SAP and experience working across international suppliers, manufacturing sites or repair networks.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, continuous improvement and practical supplier recovery methods.
• A relevant qualification in supply chain, engineering, business or operations, or equivalent practical experience.

What Success Looks Like

• Fewer repairs and spares orders delayed by parts shortages, with measurable progress on the critical shortage backlog.
• Reliable line of balance visibility linking customer needs to supplier commitments, with early identification and recovery of delivery gaps.
• Clear, current delivery information and effective closure of recovery actions across the network.

Why Join Safran

You will have a direct impact on repair station output and customer service across our North American and Asian MRO network, working with suppliers and operations worldwide. The role offers opportunities to deepen your supply chain expertise, build international relationships and improve aftermarket delivery performance.

Inclusion and Accessibility

We welcome applicants from different backgrounds and value the experience and perspectives they bring. If your skills are relevant but you do not meet every criterion, we encourage you to apply. Please let us know about any reasonable adjustments that would help you participate in the recruitment process