Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence 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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defence industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
With over one million seats equipping the fleets of the major airlines, Safran Seats is one of the world's leading suppliers of seating for passengers, crews and helicopters thanks to innovative and high added-value solutions.
In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.
The purpose of this role is to is to be the key point of contact for developing,
maintaining, reviewing and issuing departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to ensure full visibility, availability and measure of available stock levels and
recommendations on inventory usage through the analysis and validation of data.
Working in line with overall targets and is a key point of contact for the wider demand management team across Safran Seats Aftermarket
An office based role, the role demands an analytical individual who can recommend improvements and implement changes to improve visibility of accurate data to the AM Operations team across the seats business and the end user (Customer) With a direct report of an inventory analyst, the senior will ensure necessary tasks are completed in line with process and business need in a timely manner
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Work with Programme Management Team and Customers to develop, implement and co-ordinate any stocking agreements and ensure all supply chain data is accurate and up to date
- Co-ordinate Aftermarket Buyer Furnished equipment (BFE) needs across SGB BU by individual account liaising with Internal BU departments and Safran Seats Services Front Offices Worldwide
- Support regular Inventory report requirements, design and implement reports in line with business change and recommend actions based on findings and act upon them as agreed within process
- Co-ordinate all safety stock and forecast implementation processes across ERP system for finished goods and component parts.
- Actively co-ordinate the stock obsolescence process to ensure inventory is reviewed regularly
- Review and recommend adjustments to controlled policies and procedures within the Company's BMS (Business Management System) and local work instructions to support all process pertinent to this role
- Train and manage Inventory Analyst in line with daily tasks identified by business needs
Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of programme. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in the UK.
We focus on:
Our people
These are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran:
* We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive
* We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
* We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
* We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues
So you'll be supported every step of the way!
Sustainability
Our people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation. We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050.
Global Mobility
As part of the Safran Group, across our businesses we are market leaders in aerospace, defence and space; there is always potential for future mobility in the UK and internationally.
Candidate skills:
Good level of ERP understanding
General manufacturing awareness (an understanding the general principles of manufacturing)
Advanced Excel User
Minimum 2 years experience of supply chain
Good standard of English and numeracy
Knowledge of aftermarket
Experience working in high volume, fast paced environment .
As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
* 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
* Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare
* Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses
* Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working
* Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement
* STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.