Planner

About the role

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. Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of raw material, detailed parts and assemblies within or between departments to support the production build schedule and customer deliveries for assigned product lines.
• Optimize inventory levels, purchase designated materials and be alert to material changes, shortages, unplanned scrap and material availability.
• Review incoming customer order requirements and schedule based upon available material and capacity.
• Analyze and employ capacity planning techniques as they relate to the production build schedule.
• Evaluate and modify/approve system suggested planning messages.
• With the concurrence of the Value Stream Manager, establish order policies, lot sizes, lead-times on assigned products.
• Evaluate/react to requests from Sales and Shipping for delivery change requests if appropriate/achievable.
• Develop, monitor, and ensure that all Kanban systems designed to support the assigned product lines are operating smoothly and efficiently; coordinate all cell requirements with the supplier and team members.
• Recommend blanket orders, contracts, or special supply arrangements to the Purchasing Department, and coordinate the necessary implementation.
• Modify production schedules as changes occur.
• Expedite material as necessary; assist other planners with expediting.
• Coordinate the timely disposition of MVR's and support all QA activities to communicate non-conformance and corrective actions with suppliers; process "PICKUP" requests as needed.
• Generate requests and, if appropriate, purchase orders for material; adhere to designated approval levels for sign off before order placement.
• Release production orders to production floor; generate and distribute status reports.
• In conjunction with Cell Leaders and Supervisors, investigate/resolve discrepancies regarding material/capacity and due dates.
• Modify and reschedule customer orders as changes occur; communicate with Sales on these changes.

Requirements

• Education – Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent; Preferred: Associates or Bachelors degree in related discipline.
• Experience – Required: One year of manufacturing experience; Preferred: Three plus years material planning/shop scheduling experience.

Qualifications

• Special Knowledge/Skills – Required: Experience with online ERP manufacturing systems; Microsoft Office Applications – Excel, Word; Financial analysis skills as they relate to material/inventory control.

Skills

• Desired Skills and Experience: Planner, scheduler, manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, ERP, MRP, production.