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 establish a realistic short to mid-term supply plan that satisfies the Material Requirements Plan (MRP), direct customer orders, and stock policy targets. To implement the plan in accordance with Production Readiness and scheduling, by performing detailed capacity planning and resolving any imbalances, liaising with the internal and external Supply Base to satisfactory resolution. Key Responsibilities To define the supply parameters in the Companies Enterprise Resource Planning tool (ERP) by item file within individual scope of activity which are consistent with stock targets and the industrial strategy Participate in the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) validation process, analysing and processing exception messages (increase/decrease, progress, delay, cancel an order etc.) resulting from the MRP Accountable for the supplier on-time performance for your defined group of suppliers, informing suppliers of discrepancies and providing resolution where applicable whilst working closely with our internal Quality teams Confirm and communicate requirements and changes resulting from the MRP to the supplier by confirming any necessary modifications that are to be made, communicate to internal customers where applicable, escalating where necessary Issue the schedule agreements or purchase orders in line with ERP recommendations (1st & 2nd tier) Obtain acknowledgement from the supplier for any changes or modifications to requirements Negotiate deadlines and quantities with suppliers within the limits of the contract established by the Purchasing team Provide information and visibility necessary to the internal Manufacturing Area and suggest solutions in cases of imbalance Monitor and analyse the impacts of manufacturing defects in terms of yield and if necessary reschedule requirements to ensure commitments can be met Measure and analyse supplier performance in coordination with the Supplier Performance Matrix using defined metrics and provides the required weekly/monthly reports Analyse the root cause of metrics not at target level and work with the SPM and external supplier to develop the necessary action/recovery plans Oversee the progress of manufacturing on the external supplier's site, manage delivery receipts, contribute to reception of articles, manage administrative disputes, and organise supplier returns. Complementary Description 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, giving Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in the UK. People Fundamentals 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 workplace to support you, as you dare to act and innovate We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues 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 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. Job Requirements A good understanding of the workings of an ERP system and previous experience working within an ERP System particularly material scheduling Production or material scheduling experience in a fast-paced, high-volume industry Risk management experience including reduction and assessment of risks Competent Microsoft user including Word, Excel, PowerPoint Experience of using a Supplier two-way system such as Lean DNA or other business intelligence tools APICS Basics Employee Benefits 25 days holiday UK Bank Holidays Benefits Programme, including schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts, and access to private healthcare Career Progression opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared 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