Job Description

Position description

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Domain

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Performance and Support

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Job field / Job profile

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Supply chain - Supply chain manager

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Job title

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External Scheduling Manager

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Employment type

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Permanent

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Professional category

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Professional, Engineer & Manager

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Part time / Full time

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Full-time

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Job description

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External Scheduling Manager
n Burnley
n OnSite
n Monday - Friday (early finish Friday - WFH)

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The Opportunity

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Manage the External Scheduling process for assigned suppliers.
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- Develop and maintain detailed supplier schedules in line with customer demand.
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- Drive supplier performance against OTD targets and service level expectations.
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- Collaborate with suppliers to identify delivery risks and implement recovery plans.
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- Monitor supplier capacity and performance to support production requirements.
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- Escalate issues and risks appropriately and in a timely manner.
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- Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
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- Analyse supply chain performance data and develop improvement actions.
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- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
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- Lead and develop team members to achieve business objectives.
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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:

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- 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays (Role dependent)
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- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days)
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- 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)
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- Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month (Role dependent)
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- 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
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- Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (Role Dependent)
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- Excellent training, education, and development schemes
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- Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
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- Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company
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- Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals
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- Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.
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- Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy
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- Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!
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Candidate skills & requirements

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Essential Skills & Experience

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- Supply Chain experience within a manufacturing environment
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- Strong supplier management experience
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- MRP2 process knowledge
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- ERP systems and Supplier Portal experience
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- Ability to lead and develop a team
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- Supplier performance management
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- Negotiation and relationship management skills
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
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- Experience managing delivery performance and recovery plans
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and supply chain systems
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Desirable Skills & Experience

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- Aerospace manufacturing experience
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- Production planning or scheduling experience
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- APICS CPIM qualification
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- SAP experience
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- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience
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- Experience working within complex global supply chains
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Why Join Safran?

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Join a global aerospace leader and play a critical role in ensuring world-class supply chain performance. This is a fantastic chance to work with international suppliers, influence operational success, and contribute to the delivery of innovative aerospace products.

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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 (Williamstown)
🏢 Safran Group
📍 Williamstown