Position description
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Supply chain - Supply chain manager
Job title
External Scheduling Manager
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
External Scheduling Manager
Burnley
OnSite
Monday - Friday (early finish Friday - WFH)
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced External Scheduling Manager to lead supplier scheduling activities and ensure the successful delivery of material and components to support customer demand.
This role is responsible for managing the External Scheduling process, developing detailed supplier schedules, and driving supplier performance to achieve On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets.
Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will proactively manage risks, develop recovery plans, and ensure supply chain continuity across your portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the External Scheduling process for assigned suppliers.
Develop and maintain detailed supplier schedules in line with customer demand.
Drive supplier performance against OTD targets and service level expectations.
Collaborate with suppliers to identify delivery risks and implement recovery plans.
Monitor supplier capacity and performance to support production requirements.
Escalate issues and risks appropriately and in a timely manner.
Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Analyse supply chain performance data and develop improvement actions.




Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
Lead and develop team members to achieve business objectives.
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 (Role dependent)
25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days)
10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)
Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month (Role dependent)
4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (Role Dependent)
Excellent training, education, and development schemes
Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company
Excellent in office catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals
Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.




Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy
Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!
Candidate skills & requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
Supply Chain experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong supplier management experience
MRP2 process knowledge
ERP systems and Supplier Portal experience
Ability to lead and develop a team
Supplier performance management
Negotiation and relationship management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Experience managing delivery performance and recovery plans
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and supply chain systems
Desirable Skills & Experience
Aerospace manufacturing experience
Production planning or scheduling experience
APICS CPIM qualification
SAP experience
Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience
Experience working within complex global supply chains
Why Join Safran?
Join a global aerospace leader and play a critical role in ensuring world-class supply chain performance.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with international suppliers, influence operational success, and contribute to the delivery of innovative aerospace products.
If you're a proactive Supply Chain professional with strong supplier management and scheduling expertise, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 External Scheduling Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Safran Group
📍 Melbourne