An opportunity has arisen for an External Scheduler to join the team with our prestigious client at their site in Burnley Job Description Main Activities Define the supply parameters in the ERP item file within their scope of activity which are consistent with stock targets and the industrial strategy Participate in the MRP validation process then analyse and process exception messages (increase/decrease, progress, delay, cancel an order etc) resulting from the MRP Confirm and communicate requirements and changes resulting from the MRP to the supplier by confirming any necessary modifications that are to be made Issue the schedule agreements or purchase orders in line with ERP recommendations (1st & 2nd tier) Obtain acknowledgement from the supplier for any changes or modifications to requirements Negotiate dead-lines and quantities with suppliers within the limits of the contract established by purchasing (negotiation of dead-lines / quantities, but not pricing) Provide information and visibility necessary to the internal Manufacturing Area (grab list) and suggest solutions in cases of imbalance Monitor and analyse the impacts of manufacturing defects in terms of yield and if necessary reschedule requirements to ensure commitments can be met, work with the internal scheduler to ensure yield is factored into future planning Measure and analyse supplier performance in coordination with the SPM (where applicable) using the defined metrics and provides the required weekly/monthly reports Analyse the root cause of metrics not at target level and work with the SPM (where applicable) and external supplier to develop the necessary action/recovery plans Oversee the progress of manufacturing on the external supplier's site, manage delivery receipts, follow the flow through to reception of articles, manage administrative disputes and organise supplier returns. Organise regular visits to the external supplier's site to hold progress review meetings or to discuss short term performance issues Monitor external supplier capacity and provide an early warning to the SPM (where applicable) when problems are foreseen SKILLS & REQUIRED QUALITIES Supply chain experience Familiar with the site's organisation Detailed vision of production processes and their company's supply chain Proficiency in the MRP2 process Knowledge of business economics Knowledge on the markets of Safran Group products Apics BSCM or working towards Know-how: Tools: Familiar with the information systems used in the Supply Chain: i.e. ERP, Supplier Portal Familiar with desktop tools Communication: Capable of communicating clearly and concisely Able to escalate at the right time and at the right level Capable of making decisions A good team player Able to negotiate well with internal contacts and external suppliers An ambassador for the company and able to defend its interests Ability to drive the supply chain and apply adequate pressure Analysis: Capacity to analyse a complex problem, sum it up and find solutions Capacity to analyse the information supplied by other departments Ability to gauge the importance of drifts and to anticipate the consequences