Supply Chain Project Manager

Safran

Concord (CA)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 163,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Safran Cabin, located in Concord, CA, seeks a Supply Chain Project Manager to lead cross-site supply chain initiatives, spanning procurement, planning, scheduling, and logistics, with a focus on performance improvements.

Join a team delivering SIOP and MPS processes, KPIs, and cost savings. Expect collaboration with suppliers and multi-functional teams in a global aerospace setting.

Qualifications

BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain, Program Management or equivalent experience.
10+ years of supply chain experience in aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing environments.
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience; 3+ years working within cross-functional teams.
Proficient knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Act as a subject matter expert for supply chain, planning and logistics; monitor processes and drive adoption of corporate standards.
Determine business improvement techniques; coordinate with suppliers and vendors for inventories.
Identify inconsistencies in the supply chain and develop opportunities to improve operations and customer satisfaction.
Prepare reports on KPIs, savings and project status for leadership reviews.
Lead and train project team members; guide supply chain initiatives across levels and sites.
Deploy and improve planning processes (SIOP, MPS, warehousing, logistics) with site teams.
Develop continuous improvement plans using Lean Six Sigma concepts.

Skills

Supply chain expertise

ERP knowledge

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Remote work capability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Supply Chain Project Manager

Job 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 Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

Reference number

2026-191715

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Purchasing - Program purchasing

Job title

Supply Chain Project Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Supply Chain Project Manager, you'll play a pivotal part on our Supply Chain team. The Supply Chain Project Manager is a core member of the Supply Chain professionals' team. This role delivers cross-site and supplier operational performance improvement by implementing or utilizing Supply Chain Management standard business processes and strategy. The scope of work includes Procurement, Planning & Scheduling (Sales and Operations Planning, Master Production Schedule, Supplier Schedules, etc.), Logistics (Freight, Material Handling, Warehousing, Inbound/Outbound, etc.), and associated key performance metrics (Finished Goods Delivery, Supplier Quality and Delivery, Logistics costs, Inventory Turns/Status, etc.)

This position contributes to our vision by:

Act as a subject matter expert for supply chain, planning and logistics. Monitor the supply chain process, ensuring that the procedures adhere to the business functions and product deliverables. Work with suppliers and supply chain teams of the site to ensure adoption and implementation of corporate standards in relation to daily execution, weekly Master Production Schedule (MPS) process and Monthly Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process including Integrated Reconciliation at the lowest possible level.
Determine business improvement techniques, including the timely distribution of high-quality products and coordinating with suppliers and third-party vendors for inventories.
Identify the inconsistencies and faults in the supply chain cycle, developing opportunities to improve operations and achieve the highest customer satisfaction.
Prepare report on key performance improvements tied to each deployment project. Present quarterly project status, performance, savings and applicable KPIs to leadership for decision-making.
Execute the Global Center Led Supply Chain Management Strategy by leading, coaching, and training members of the project team. Guide all supply chain initiatives across all levels; product changes, logistical changes, vendor changes, and more.
Deploy, manage, monitor and improve planning processes such as SIOP, MPS, warehousing and logistics processes, demand and inventory processes, and/or procurement processes within a site – working with site supply chain individual contributors and leaders to ensure stability and consistency.
Develop continuous improvement plans within functional areas utilizing Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools.

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

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for business and regional aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.

Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.

Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

Why join us?

At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!

Candidate skills & requirements

Education: BA Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Program Management or equivalent experience

Experience: Min. ten years of supply chain experience in aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing environment with the ability to lead and influence others and a history of growth and increasing responsibility Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience. Min. of three years of experience working within cross-functional teams

Computer Skills: Intermediate/proficient knowledge of production ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) Intermediate/proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote)

Other Skills: Knowledge of program launch processes. Strong written and verbal communication abilities must be comfortable presenting information to all levels of the organization including senior leadership. Demonstrated familiarity with Lean Six Sigma concepts, tools and processes. Ability to identify problems working within a team to solve through leading actions collaboratively. Ability to prioritize strategic vs. tactical and align actions appropriately. Capacity to work in a multicultural and international environment. Ability to apply supply chain expertise and experience to current environment and modify as needed. Flexibility and the proven ability to work autonomously including remotely, co-located and off-site are highly desired

Additional Preferred Qualifications/Skills: (not required)