Safran

Planner 2

Safran$77K — $87K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in an ERP/MRP environment
  • 3+ years of production or material planning experience
  • Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO9001 standards
  • Experience with an MRP system
  • Effective oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Plan and schedule workflow for each workstation as per manufacturing sequence
  • Control material requirements according to BOMs and production workflows
  • Expedite operations to minimize delays and adjust schedules as necessary
  • Prepare and analyze production and productivity reports for performance improvement
  • Review engineering drawings and determine material requirements
  • Set up purchase requisitions based on lead times and quantity needs
  • Manage intercompany transfers and maintain inventory levels

Benefits

  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Opportunity for professional development and with mentoring
  • Engagement in innovative projects in aerospace and defense
  • Work for a globally recognized leader in the industry
  • Pathway for career advancement in a high-tech environment
Full Job Description
Entity
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.

Reference number
2025-161050

Job details
Domain

Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Mps planner
Job title

Planner 2
Employment type

Permanent
Professional category

Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time

Full-time
Job description

Job Summary:
The 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:
• Plans and schedules work flow for every single work station according to the manufacturing sequence of operation and control lead time.
• Control the material requirements, as per BOM's, manufacturing sequence, assembly and production work flow.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepares production reports, productivity reports, cost analysis graphs and delivery charts that drive process and performance improvement.
• Reviews and evaluates engineering drawings, calculates quantities and types of material, parts, or other items required, determines "make versus buy," establishes safety stock/Reorder points, and validates Bill of Material in the MRP system
• Sets up all purchase requisitions for Purchasing personnel, based on need dates, lead times and quantity requirements
• Plans and releases intercompany requirements and maintains Distribution Orders to ensure on time delivery and right quality
• Manages intercompany transfers
• Read, interpret, create and validate complex, multi-level Bill of Material
• Evaluates shortages and manages prompt solutions keeping appropriate stakeholders informed of any potential problem as required.
• 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
• May provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to less experienced staff
• Performs work under general supervision
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and escalates more complex issues to higher level staff
Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience working in an ERP/MRP environment required Experience: 3+ 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.
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
Annual salary

$77,970.00 - $87,410.00
Job location
Job location

North America, United States, Washington
City (-ies)

12810 State Ave Marysville, WA 98271

Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years
Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

About Safran

Safran is a French multinational aerospace and defense company. It designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft engines, rocket engines, and other aerospace components. Safran is also involved in the defense industry, producing optronics, avionics, and other defense systems. The company has partnerships with several other aerospace and defense companies, including General Electric and Boeing. Safran has operations in over 60 countries and employs over 95,000 people.
Learn more about Safran
Size
95,000 employees
Industry

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