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 prospect 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 (South Australia)
🏢 Safran Group
📍 South Australia