Supply Chain Project Manager 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 Nacelles designs, integrates and provides support and after-sales service for aircraft nacelles. The company is a global leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business aircraft and regional aircraft. At the cutting edge of technology, Safran Nacelles offers nacelles that are ever more integrated with the engine, aerodynamic, lightweight with advanced acoustic treatments in order to contribute to the reduction of CO2 and noise emissions from aircraft. Reference 2026-178722 Position description Domain Performance and Support Job field / Job profile Supply chain - Supply chain manager Job title Supply Chain Project Manager Employment type Permanent Professional category Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time Full-time Job description Supply Chain Project Manager Burnley Skills: Supply chain expertise, Project Management, ERP, Advanced planning, Risk & Stakeholder management. 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: - 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays - 10% employer pension contribution - 25 days' holiday bank holidays plus the option to buy an additional 5 days? - 4X life insurance - BUPA private medical insurance plan - Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares - Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme 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 Your Role: The Supply Chain Project Manager is a newly created role forming a key position within the Safran Nacelles UK Supply Chain leadership team. The role is accountable for delivery of Supply Chain Transformation projects integrating Supply Chain, Data, and Digitalisation initiatives ensuring alignment with Safran Group strategy. Key responsibilities: Transformation Leadership - Implement the Supply Chain transformation plan aligned to both local and global Supply Chain Strategy - Own the transformation roadmaps, KPIs, and success measures Supply Chain Excellence - Drive supply chain improvements identified from the Supply Chain 4.0 initiatives - Implement digital tools and platforms - Improve data accuracy, planning discipline, and real time analytics - Champion automation, predictive analytics, and supply chain digitisation projects Process Improvement & Supply Chain Operational Excellence - Effective leadership to deploy the business vision, SMART objectives & KPI's across the Supply Chain organisation and as part of the UK executive team Deliver the supply chain transformation goals: 1. Execute the end state vision for an integrated, resilient, and data driven supply chain 2. Execute the multi year roadmap: digitalisation, process optimisation, and organisational capability building 3. Champion digital solutions ensuring solutions are adopted by teams and embedded into day to day operations Stakeholder Collaboration - Build confidence within Safran Nacelles Supply Chain global team, managing transformation progress with a collaborate approach to identify and manage risks Project Management - Manage complex, cross functional projects from scoping through to execution and benefits realisation - Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and communication to support transformation readiness - Act as a key influencer to embed a culture of operational excellence But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.) Here, we craft excellence together. If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today. 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. Get involved: We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs. Candidate skills & requirements What You'll Bring: - Proven leadership across planning, procurement, logistics, supply management and inventory control - Experience within end to end supply chain multi site or global organisation. - Demonstrated ability to understand and analysis trends to improve core KPIs - Detailed vision of the production processes and the company's supply chain - Proficiency in the MRPII process - Team management in a matrix environment - Be capable of communicating with an English speaking UAP/Supplier, both verbally and in writing - APICS CPIM or working towards or other relevant business qualification. 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. Position location Job location Europe, UK, England, North West City (-ies) Bancroft Road, BB10 2RZ Burnley