External Supply Planner

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

External Supply Planner
Cwmbran
Onsite

Skills: Demand Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, ERP/MRP, Supplier relationships

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme
4 x Life Assurance
Up to 10% Annual Bonus

This role is a member of the External Supply Chain team, part of the wider Supply Chain function.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

- ERP Supply Plan Execution
- Supplier Coordination
- Capacity & Risk Management
- Supplier Performance Monitoring
- Planning Collaboration
- Data and System Maintenance
- Continuous Improvement

Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

What you'll bring:
- A good understanding, and experience working with an ERP System, particularly material scheduling. Essential
- Production or material scheduling experience in technically complex and highly regulated industry. Essential
- Familiarity with supplier capacity and delivery performance tracking. Essential
- Supply Chain risk management experience including reduction and assessment of risks. Essential
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, Essential
- Competent Microsoft user including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Essential
- Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools. Desirable
- Experience in aviation or aerospace manufacturing. Desirable
- Experience of using a supplier two way system such as Lean DNA or other business intelligence tools.Desirable
- APICS CPIM / CSCP or similar supply chain qualification. Desirable