Sr. Production Planner (Level 3)

Job field : Supply chain

Location : Carson , California , United States

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Required degree : Bachelor's Degree

Required experience : More than 5 years

Salary range : USD $66,560 - $103,790

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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 Sr. Production Planner you'll play a pivotal part on our Production team.

The Sr. Production Planner 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.

Summary of Duties:

•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.

•Does require fluent communication in English.

•Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Complementary Description

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

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

· Executes with urgency

· Creates solutions

· Customer focused in everything we do

Job Requirements:

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.

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)

•Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or program management

•Previous supply chain/purchasing/sourcing experience

•Experience reading and analyzing engineering prints and drawings

This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.