Job Description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that."

In the role of Aftermarket Planner 3 you'll play a pivotal part on our Supply Chain team. The Planner is responsible for overseeing all planning activities to assure successful delivery of the product. This position will be responsible for performing tasks and duties associated with product manufacture planning, including producing schedules, material lists, and production plans.

This position contributes to our vision by:

• Plans and schedules production work flow in an aftermarket aerospace environment according to each item's manufacturing sequence of operations, capacity constraints and lead times to fulfill customer requirements

• Coordinate low-volume, high-mix production for parts, including legacy, out-of-production, and obsolete components, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and service agreements. Evaluates shortages and manages prompt solutions keeping appropriate stakeholders informed of any potential problem as required

• Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams to address unique challenges of aftermarket planning, such as limited material availability and fluctuating customer demands.

• Prepares production reports, productivity reports, cost analysis graphs and delivery charts that drive process and performance improvement

• Analyzes supply and demand indicators; ensures efficient and quality execution of requirements and purchasing action messages, manages supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance and improvement

• Ensure smooth material flow for repair or aftermarket operations, aligning with customer urgency requirements such as AOG demands and minimal downtime.

• Reviews and evaluates engineering drawings, calculates quantities and types of material, parts, or other items required, determines “make versus buy,” establishes safety stock/reorder points, and validates bills of material in the MRP system

• Reads and reviews engineering drawings and documentation and coordinate any changes

• Read, interpret, create and validate complex, multi-level bill of material

Travel specifictity

May require travel

Additional description

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

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• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.

• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.

• 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, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

The expected salary range for this position is between $74,850 - $117,620 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Candidate skills & requirements

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and 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.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

· Team oriented

· Process focused

· Open & honest communication

· Quality minded

· Ability to persevere and honor commitments

· Recognizes success

· Executes with urgency

· Creates solutions

· Customer focused in everything we do

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in production or material planning, with a strong focus on aftermarket aerospace operations such as MRO, spares, or service centers.

• Bachelor's degree (business, supply chain or logistics management preferred) or equivalent experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 standards and MRP systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or program management

• Previous experience in supply chain, purchasing, planning, or sourcing, with a demonstrated understanding of aftermarket needs, including managing legacy parts and addressing obsolescence.

• Ability to read and analyze engineering prints and drawings

• APICS certification (CSCM/CPIM) or equivalent certification in supply chain management, with experience applying these principles to aftermarket challenges.

Position Criteria:

•Dedication and commitment to ensure all work is completed without exception.

• Willingness to learn and develop new competencies

• Strong written and verbal business communications abilities

• Self-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness and objectives

• Identifying problems working with teams to solve through leading actions collaboratively

• Ability to analyze and communicate requirements

• Ability to negotiate, influence, and win respect

• Ability to make timely decisions and take action

• Ability to provide information regarding tasks, plans, schedule and strategy to stakeholders

• Customer service oriented

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