Job Description

The Planning Manager is responsible for ensuring that all planning functions—from material requirements to master production scheduling—align with business objectives, program timelines, and regulatory requirements.

This leadership role requires close coordination with cross-functional departments including engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and quality to ensure efficient and timely execution of aerospace programs, while maintaining high levels of operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field is required.

Master's degree or MBA is a plus.

Experience:

7+ years of planning experience in aerospace, defense, or a complex manufacturing environment, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership or managerial role.

Demonstrated success managing production and materials planning in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Deltek, or similar).

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

The Planning Manager is responsible for ensuring that all planning functions—from material requirements to master production scheduling—align with business objectives, program timelines, and regulatory requirements.

This leadership role requires close coordination with cross-functional departments including engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and quality to ensure efficient and timely execution of aerospace programs, while maintaining high levels of operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense 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 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.