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 Planner 3 you'll play a pivotal part on our Supply Chain team. The Planner 3 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:
•Evaluates shortages and manages prompt solutions keeping appropriate stakeholders informed of any potential problem as required.
•Analyzes demand and plans supply in accordance, ensures efficient and quality execution of requirements and purchasing action messages, manages supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance and improvement.
•Ensures material flow and production activity are aligned.
•Reads and reviews engineering drawings and documentation and coordinate any changes
•Maintains inventory levels to meet company goals
•Supports testing and certification requirements for new programs
•Preserves engineering revision control
•Key User for ERP system; Confirm accuracy of pertinent data in the company ERP system
•Collaborates with stakeholders on lead times, planning items and any related elements
•Performs root cause analysis activities related to planning
•Provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to less experienced staff; may act as a “lead” or first-level supervisor.
•Performs work under minimal supervision
•Handles complex issues and problems and escalates only the most complex issues to higher level staff.

Complementary 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 $66,560 - $103,790 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Job 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

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Experience: 5+ years of production planning and/or material planning experience
Computer Skills:
•Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO9001
•MS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
•Experience with an MRP system.
Other Skills:
•Demonstrated knowledge of materials planning system (MRP/ERP) requirements, purchase order and manufacturing order generation process logic, and inventory management practices.
•Demonstrated understanding of Material Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, inventory control, purchasing, stockroom operation and shipping and receiving.
•Familiarity with the procurement of raw materials, standards, parts, and commodities related to aircraft lavatory production.
•Effective oral and written communications skills
•Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
•Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate
•Ability to read and analyze engineering prints and drawings
•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

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
•Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or program management
•Previous supply chain/purchasing/sourcing experience

This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position.

Specificity of the job

May require travel