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 manage the process and operations of the planning and supply chain activities to support the repairs performance in the shop. This position is a key enabler of our shops performance improvement. Key Responsibilities will include: Collecting and receiving distribution orders from stores, checking and receiving into the ERP system Pass complete kits into work, close down operations when complete ensure all paperwork is present and correct Lead the supply chain process of the repair shop this will include demand plans, forecasts, planning and data analysis Support and drive on time supply chain and planning activities to align with repair station needs Attend daily aftermarket QRQC meetings to ensure commitment dates are met to support MRO orders Ensure all parts are available at the repair station when needed (Internal and External) Manage the escalation process in case of risk identified on the supply chain performance Coordinate communication between appropriate functions such as purchasing, planning and engineering to ensure the repair activity has the greatest chance of success Maintain accurate demand dates including the scheduling of repair work orders and MCO's for the repair station Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide seamless customer service Prepare/Build required reports using ERP system as requested by management. Ability to access relevant information from the ERP system in order to produce required reports Monitor KPI's and adjust plans accordingly Manage report part shortages and customer backlog burn down plans Data Management/Analysis Key user on ERP system The Planning Lead will coordinate with other Safran repair stations (France and US) share both ways good practices and processes in order to increase our global maturity and consistency Develop strong relationships with other departments in SSGB Undertake any other duties that may arise from time to time 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. Experience in planning/supply chain/operations in a manufacturing environment Excellent level of ERP understanding Proficient in all Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint Lean Sigma green belt certification Good standard of English and numeracy Knowledge of MRO Regulations Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation 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 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.