Materials Manager (Central) 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 Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. Reference 2026-172156 Position description Domain Production Job field / Job profile Materials and processes - Material characterization Job title Materials Manager (Central) Employment type Permanent Professional category Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time Full-time Job description What does the role look like? We are looking for a high-impact Materials Manager to transform and elevate delivery performance across our Wolverhampton site. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, focused on strengthening materials planning, optimising processes, and improving customer delivery and financial performance. Working across Value Streams and SIOP, you will drive consistency, remove inefficiencies and embed best-in-class materials management practices. If you enjoy solving complex operational challenges, influencing cross-functional stakeholders and delivering measurable improvements, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a visible impact. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? - Lead site-wide harmonisation of Delivery Clinic processes to improve performance and consistency - Analyse and resolve cross-functional SIOP and materials planning challenges - Optimise planning parameters across OEM and Aftermarket (PFEP) to improve service and inventory performance - Develop and implement short-term capacity planning tools to support operational decision-making - Embed production control best practice within operational teams - Ensure stock control processes align with financial governance and compliance standards - Lead, coach and develop a team of specialists, setting clear objectives and driving results But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.) What do we offer? - Competitive salary - Company performance bonus scheme - Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution - Private medical insurance - Comprehensive health cash plan - 25 days annual leave bank holidays - Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay) - Structured training & opportunities to progress Candidate skills & requirements What will you bring to the role? Essential skills: - Proven experience (5 years) within Supply Chain, SIOP or Materials Management in a complex manufacturing environment - Strong cross-functional understanding of Supply Chain, Operations, Finance and ERP systems - Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement through data-led decision making Desirable skills: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain or a technical discipline - APICS CPIM / SCM certification (or equivalent) Position location Job location Europe, UK, England, West Midlands City (-ies) Wolverhampton