Safran · 1 day ago
Master Planner- Supply Chain
Grand Prairie, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expSafran is seeking a Master Planner who will play a crucial role in the MRO repair station's operations. The Master Planner will manage maintenance schedules, coordinate supply chain activities, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements to meet turnaround time objectives.
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Responsibilities
Analyze work in progress to ensure alignment with customer requirements and company objectives
Analyze all requirements both internal and external
Set daily priorities for all support groups. Ensure proper levels of support/delivery of AOG/MEL/Customer Expedites
Review production schedules to ensure alignment with customer requirements and company objectives (TAT/SPT & Revenue). Analyze available capacity and recommend solutions
Daily review of units to ensure SPT can be met, or alternate solutions are realized
Work closely with all support groups to eliminate or reduce constraints to maximize production processes
Chair weekly priorities meetings as needed to align support groups with production goals and problem resolution
Support weekly reporting of shortage levels, status of top shortages with action plans, and LRU pool delta with action plans for programs support production meeting
Daily monitoring & analysis of Late Delivery Root Cause steps for orders exceeding contractual TAT
Monitor supply chain queue for all blocked notifications
Provide Customer Support team with status and estimated date of delivery for units in work in progress
Provide EDD's and status to Customer Service Support team
Correct EDD's with initial commitment date is past due and provide explanation of delay
Monitor inventory levels
Manage LRU exchange pool and prepare purchasing requests for procurement team
Determine and maintain SRU/piece part inventory levels
Create and monitor piece part consumption (Consumption increase, consumption decrease, gap between historical and Bill of Repair K%)
Evaluate inventory for excess and obsolete material. Then, provide disposition of scrap, sell or keep based on that decision
Manage cannibalization requests to fill shortages/pool and ensure that the process is performed by the shop in a timely manner
Create weekly purchase order requests for all parts that require replenishment
Review part shortages daily/weekly. Ensure critical shortages are highlighted to purchasing and request information which can be passed on to the customer. Investigate and propose solutions for critical shortages through supplier ERP, if available
Provide weekly shortage reports to supply chain manager
Validate all new part creation requests, ensuring that the part has the necessary fields completed
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or a minimum of four years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in master scheduling, development of production plans, material requirements planning (MRP), and capacity analysis
1 to 3 years total experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or logistics, preferably within an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul), aerospace, or industrial environment
Advanced computer/software skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel-including advanced Excel functionality such as pivot tables, Access, PowerBI) and SAP
Demonstrated ability to set and achieve stretch goals quickly, while possessing strong people skills
Knowledge of economic principles and impact on Safran's Business
Understanding of production control practices
Knowledge of planning and forecasting techniques
Knowledge of FAA regulations and understanding of Quality requirements
Experience applying Lean and Continuous Improvement ideas
Proven expertise at achieving and sustaining supplier OTD
Understands and applies safety standards consistently
Exceptional planning and prioritization skills
Well organized, resourceful and efficient
Sets the highest standard of professionalism
Treats everyone with the utmost decency and respect
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Drives culture in a very positive way
Adapts well to changing demands from departments up and down stream
Proven decision-making ability
Priorities management – Responsiveness (react calmly and efficiently under the pressure of multiple deadlines)
Preferred
Knowledge of 5S, Lean and Kaizen methods is a plus
Company
Safran
Safran is an international technology group with divisions in aerospace, defense, and security.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-01-02Post Ipo Equity
1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Pierre-Antony Vastra
Safran Aerosystems - Executive VP, Communication and Secretary General (Safran Aerosystems)
Tinku Rasheed
Senior Director, Research & Technology, Product Engineering
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