MPS Planner
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MPS Planner
Pitstone, Tring, Hertfordshire
Hybrid
£ Competitive
Skills: SAP, MRP, S&OP, Supply Chain, Intermediate Excel experience, Analytical, Lean tools, Production scheduling, Communication, Aerospace or automotive
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:
- Early finish on Fridays
- Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
- Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
- Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
- Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
- Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.
At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Supply Chain team as an MPS Planner
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
Your Role
As an MPS Planner, you will manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for a defined module at Safran Electrical & Power, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and inventory targets. You will be part of a dynamic team, collaborating cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and other internal stakeholders, influencing and driving teams to achieve strong delivery performance. You will play a pivotal role in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, supporting business reviews, and providing analytical insights to improve overall module performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and maintain an achievable Master Production Schedule to meet customer and inventory requirements
- Analyse capacity and load, flagging discrepancies and recommending actions
- Ensure that S&OP data is incorporated into the ERPs system and the MPS capacity model
- Drive on-time delivery (OTD) and communicate progress effectively
- Maintain and improve master data accuracy on SAP
- Build and maintain strong relationships cross-functionally with Procurement and Operations teams
- Daily contact with Operations Manager & Operations Leads to ensure schedule is running to plan
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience within a supply chain function - Essential
- Background in a manufacturing environment, preferably Automotive or Aerospace - Essential
- Strong Microsoft Excel and SAP experience - Essential
- Effective communication and relationship-building capabilities - Essential
- Familiarity with lean tools and concepts - Desirable
- Experience with LeanDNA supply planning software - Desirable
Here, we craft excellence together.
Why Safran?
- A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
- Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
- Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
- Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
- A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.
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