External Supply Planner Vacancy details General information 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 Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. Reference 2026-170268 Position description Domain Production Job field / Job profile Supply chain - Procurement officer Job title External Supply Planner Employment type Permanent Professional category Employees / Staff Part time / Full time Full-time Job description The External Supply Planner oversees the execution of ERP-based supply plans with external suppliers, ensuring timely material availability to support production requirements while actively addressing risks, capacity limitations, and adherence to schedules.The External Supply Chain Planner is responsible for executing ERP-driven supply plans with external suppliers, ensuring material availability to meet production needs while proactively managing risks, capacity constraints, and schedule adherence. This role focuses on the tactical and operational dimensions of supplier management (not commercial negotiation) and plays a critical part in ensuring supply continuity, performance monitoring, and alignment with the production plan. ERP Supply Plan Execution - Interpret and action MRP outputs to create, adjust, and expedite purchase orders and supplier schedules. - Resolve discrepancies between ERP plans and supplier commitments. - Lead order error resolution for supply base. - Monitor accurate and timely PO acknowledgements and delivery confirmations from suppliers. Supplier Coordination - Be the first point of contact for daily operational matters with assigned suppliers. - Communicate changes to schedules, volumes, or priorities to suppliers within agreed planning horisons. - Escalate persistent delivery issues or risks to the External Supply Manager and Strategic Purchasing counterpart. - Support and resolve invoice queries. Capacity & Risk Management - Assess supplier capacity vs. forecast and identify shortfalls or bottlenecks early. - Support contingency planning and capacity recovery activities in collaboration with the manager and suppliers. - Document and track risk mitigation actions. Supplier Performance Monitoring - Track supplier On-Time Delivery (SOTD), responsiveness, and delivery quality. - Maintain accurate supplier performance data in relevant dashboards and KPIs. - Support and attend regular supplier reviews with data and insights. Planning Collaboration - Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders (production planning, logistics, inventory control, supplier performance, quality, after market) to ensure full alignment of material plans with final assembly requirements. - Inform internal stakeholders of confirmed delivery plans and exceptions. Data and System Maintenance - Maintain accurate ERP planning parameters (e.g. lead times, lot sizes, safety stock levels). - Support root cause analysis of MRP discrepancies and system errors. Continuous Improvement - Identify and propose process improvements to enhance supplier collaboration, ERP usage, and supply planning efficiency. - Participate in lean or supply chain improvement initiatives as needed. - In daily review meetings and QRQC sessions - In Stock Takes, Audits and Assessments - In rate readiness exercises & capital - Participate In the management of supplier transport, documentation and requests Candidate skills & requirements A good understanding, and experience working with an ERP System, particularly material scheduling. Production or material scheduling experience in technically complex and highly regulated industry. Familiarity with supplier capacity and delivery performance tracking. Supply Chain risk management experience including reduction and assessment of risks. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment Competent Microsoft user inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Experience in manufacturing. Process and data driven Detailed-oriented Strong and clear communicator Stakeholder management Strong collaborator and team ethos As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive: - 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) - Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%. - Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) 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 - Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection. - Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme - Annual share save schemes. - Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools - Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment. We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application Position location Job location Europe, UK, Wales City (-ies) Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran