Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Mps planner

Job title

Aftermarket Planner 2

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Aftermarket Planner 2 you'll play a pivotal part on our Planning team. As an Aftermarket Planner 2, you will be responsible for managing all planning activities to ensure the successful and timely delivery of repair, overhaul, and spare part services. This role includes creating and maintaining production schedules, material requirements, and resource plans while addressing the unique challenges of the aftermarket environment, such as low-volume/high-mix workflows, legacy parts, and urgent customer needs. The Aftermarket Planner 2 will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency, meet customer expectations, and support the company's commitment to service excellence.

Summary of Duties:
• Develops and manages production workflows in an aftermarket aerospace planning environment, focusing on unique challenges such as supporting legacy or out-of-production components and meeting customer service demands.
• Plans for low-volume, high-mix part numbers, prioritizing repair, overhaul, and spares management to ensure service continuity.
• Manages material requirements based on Bills of Material (BOMs), overhaul procedures, and refurbishment operations to align with customer commitments.
• Expedites repair and refurbishment processes to address schedule delays and adjusts plans to accommodate unforeseen challenges, including urgent AOG (Aircraft on Ground) situations.
• Reviews and interprets engineering drawings and specifications to calculate material needs, determine "make versus buy" decisions, and ensure accurate BOM setup in MRP systems.
• Collaborates with procurement teams to initiate purchase requisitions, ensuring parts and materials are available for service and repair activities based on demand and lead time.
• Optimizes inventory levels by managing item master data, safety stock, and reorder points to align with aftermarket business requirements.
• Coordinates intercompany transfers and oversees distribution orders to meet global customer delivery timelines.
• Maintains and validates multi-level BOMs for service kits and repairs, ensuring accuracy and engineering compliance.
• Evaluates shortages, implements solutions to mitigate risks, and provides stakeholders with timely updates on potential challenges.
• Interfaces with engineering teams to incorporate drawing changes and update configurations for repair and overhaul processes.
• Supports testing, certification, and compliance requirements for repair station or maintenance operations.
• Ensures strict adherence to revision control standards

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for business and regional aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.
Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.
Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

• 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, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!

Candidate skills & requirements

Basic Qualifications:
• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years' experience in production planning or material planning, preferably in an aftermarket environment.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems and strong knowledge of inventory management practices specific to aftermarket operations.
• In-depth understanding of production planning, repair processes, stock management, and the procurement of raw materials and aerospace components.
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 standards and compliance requirements for regulated environments.
• Ability to read and analyze complex engineering drawings related to aircraft repairs and modifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred (Degree in business, supply chain or logistics management preferred).
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, pull systems, Kanban, and Just-in-Time (JIT) processes in an aerospace aftermarket or repair environment.
Position Criteria:
• 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

General Notes:
• All employees have an affirmative duty to protect and maintain the confidentiality of Safran's products.
• As business conditions change it is necessary that all employees productively react and handle other essential tasks as assigned now or in the future.
• Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at division.
• Duties listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required. The company may modify responsibilities as needed to meet business and organizational needs.

Annual salary

$70,310 - $101,090 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

7330 Lincoln Way CA 92841 Garden Grove

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No