Demand Planning Manager

Safran - Navigation & Timing; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Annual bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with company matching

Gym membership reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Safran Trusted 4D Inc. in West Henrietta, NY is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to lead our S&OP-driven planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will partner with Sales, Production, and Purchasing to forecast demand, build the Master Production Schedule, and drive on-time delivery across global operations. The role requires deep ERP/MRP knowledge, strong analytics, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years in materials/production planning.
• Experience running monthly S&OP meetings and setting up Demand Planning in ERP.
• Strong knowledge of MRP and rough-cut capacity planning.
• Supply chain certification preferred (APICS/ISM/CPSM).
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with continuous improvement focus.
• Proficiency in Excel, planning tools, and Power BI; interest in web development.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and document work clearly.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and detail-oriented skills.
• Solid understanding of business operations and supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive the S&OP process with Sales to assess opportunities and risks.
• Develop Master Production Schedule and adjust based on S&OP input.
• Prepare the data for S&OP and use this data to create forecasts.
• Manage demand planning in ERP system and monitor for accuracy.
• Work with Production Planner on scheduling of new orders and communicate to Sales Admin.
• Meet with Sales Administration for order rescheduling and provide new ship dates.
• Coordinate with Production and Supply Chain to identify issues for reschedules and execution.
• Implement planning strategies to improve Customer OTD and maximum efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

APICS/ISM/CPSM certification preferred

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

MRP

Job description

We’re looking for a Demand Planning Manager to join our growing team in West Henrietta, NY!

Who We Are

At Safran Trusted 4D Inc., we’re the world leader in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT) technology that’s used in almost every device, vehicle, utility grid, and cell phone tower that we see today. We provide virtually fail‑safe GNSS and PNT solutions for defense and commercial applications worldwide. Simply put, we do work that matters, powering the systems people depend on every day.

Locally, we manufacture precise synchronization clocks for data centers called time servers, as well as GNSS simulators to help test PNT equipment before it launches – such as rockets or sports watches! Our products are used by some of the leading data center providers and space agencies in the world.

We are located in West Henrietta, New York, with an on‑site manufacturing facility and teams in engineering, R&D, sales and marketing, and more.

But above all, joining Safran means becoming part of an international high‑technology group in the aerospace, space, and defense sectors. Drawing strength from our differences and enriched by our complementarity, our 110,000 talents with unique career paths are shaping a safer, more sustainable aviation. With us, the diversity of our teams drives innovation to develop breakthrough technologies. We promote knowledge sharing and collaboration, encourage initiative, and celebrate creativity.

The Position

Our Master Scheduler will report to The Director of Purchasing & Supply Chain. You will work cross functionally between the Sales Administration team and the Purchasing and Production Teams to ensure customer orders are managed and understand the impact on the business. You'll work with the production and purchasing team to drive execution based on the strategic business plan and S&OP. Also, you will be responsible for managing demand planning within the ERP to drive systematic execution and efficiency across the business line globally.

The Day To Day

• Drive the S&OP process and work with Sales to assess opportunities and risks
• Develop Master Production Schedule and adjust based on S&OP and other input
• Prepare the data for S&OP and use this data to create forecasts.
• Manage demand planning in ERP system and monitor for accuracy
• Work with Production Planner on the scheduling of new customer orders and communicate this to Sales Admin
• Meet with Sales Administration/Sales Team for order rescheduling requests and provide detailed response for new ship dates to maintain the ERP system.
• Coordinate with Production and Supply Chain teams to help identify issues for order reschedules and order execution
• Implement planning strategies to improve Customer OTD and maximum efficiency

What You Bring To Safran

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8 + years prior experience in materials management, or materials and production planning
• Experience and knowledge of running S&OP meeting monthly, setting up Demand Planning in ERP systems, Strong Knowledge of MRP
• Understanding of production plans and use of rough‑cut capacity planning
• Supply Chain certification preferred (APICS, ISM or CPSM)
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, planning tools, Power BI dashboard development, and interested in web development.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, work independently, and document work effectively.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Solid understanding of business operations and supply chain processes.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Paid Time Off
• $76k-$115k and Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement to support your continued education
• An innovative, inclusive culture where your ideas are valued and your contributions make a difference

At Safran Electronics & Defense, you’ll combine passion for your job with a quality work environment adapted to a good life balance. Benefit from a variety of opportunities to shape the career path that suits you: our leaders and technical experts are there to support you from your integration and career development, in France and abroad.

Safran Trusted 4D, Inc is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate based on race, color, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status or any protected category. We encourage veterans and people with disabilities to apply.