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 the Lead Demand Planner 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.

You will carry out improvement projects to implement and lead the planning process in the shop to ensure we meet our OTD dates. You will have the responsibility to lead the demand plan, scheduling and the inventory
for the repair station. You will coordinate with the stakeholders inside the repair station and outside with other departments such as planning, procurement
and logistic and their peers in France and the US. They will need to conduct operational work within their role and support other functions in the area if needed.

Key Responsibilities will include:
• Lead the supply chain process of the repair shop including demand plans, forecasts,
planning and data analysis for in-house and sub-contacted repairs
• Analise the data notably from the ERP system in order to provide visibility to the
MRO shop operations and feed action plans
• Monitor KPI's and adjust plans accordingly
• Manage report part shortages and customer backlog burn down plans
• Collect and receive 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
• 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)
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• Manage the escalation process in case of risk identified on the supply chain
performance
• Build strong communication between appropriate functions such as purchasing,
planning, logistics 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
• 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
• Undertake any other duties that may arise from time to time

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

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
• 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 for you and your colleagues

What We'll Offer

· As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

· 33 days holiday

· Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.

· Private medical cover with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.

· Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme

· 4 x Life Assurance

· Up to 10% Annual Bonus

· Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.

· Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits and employee assistance programme

· Share save schemes.

· Flexible working hours

Why Join Us:

Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

· We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business.

· 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 for you and your colleagues.


A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.

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

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
• 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 for you and your colleagues

What We'll Offer

· As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

· 33 days holiday

· Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.

· Private medical cover with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.

· Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme

· 4 x Life Assurance

· Up to 10% Annual Bonus

· Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.

· Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits and employee assistance programme

· Share save schemes.

· Flexible working hours

Why Join Us:

Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

· We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business.

· 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 for you and your colleagues.


A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.