Senior Planning Manager - Aerospace & S&OP Leader

Safran S.A.; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Cabin in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee production planning and scheduling, manage inventory, and drive S&OP processes. The role requires leadership to guide planners and coordinate with engineering, procurement and production teams to meet customer delivery commitments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in progressive planning within aerospace/manufacturing, strong MRP/ERP skills, and a Bachelor's degree. This is a full‑time, on‑site position in Santa Maria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in progressive planning, scheduling and inventory management in aerospace, automotive or mechanical manufacturing.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating with cross-functional partners.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and S&OP processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop production plan and schedule to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor production status and adjust plans to ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead a team of planners; train, mentor and develop staff.
• Maintain ERP data accuracy, BOMs and revisions for cost reporting.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Inventory management

MRP/ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Safran Cabin in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee production planning and scheduling, manage inventory, and drive S&OP processes. The role requires leadership to guide planners and coordinate with engineering, procurement and production teams to meet customer delivery commitments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in progressive planning within aerospace/manufacturing, strong MRP/ERP skills, and a Bachelor's degree. This is a full‑time, on‑site position in Santa Maria.