Planning Co-ordinator

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Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Planning Coordinator

Cwmbran

On-Site

Shifts (Early & Late alternate weeks)

Overview:

Support the Planning Department as Required, providing administrative and

transactional support as well as providing short-term cover for planning leave and sickness.

Skills required:

-To Be a Self-Disciplined Team Player

- Raise Production Orders in Line with MPS/MRP

- Raise Internal Rework Orders

- Investigate MRP Anomalies

- Print Production Order Job Packs

- Print Drawings

- Undertake Progress Chasing activities

- Maintain a safe environment for yourself and colleagues in accordance with the

Company's Health and Safety policy

- Undertake any Such duties considered reasonable to support the business

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

What You'll Bring:

- Understanding of basic MRP/ERP planning principles - Essential

- Experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment - Essential

- IT literacy with strong Excel and data handling skills - Essential

- Analytical, detail-oriented, and organised - Essential

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Essential

- Experience with ERP systems (M3 preferred) - Desirable

- Awareness of Lean/CI tools or QRQC methodology - Desirable

- Interest in pursuing APICS CPIM/CSCP or equivalent qualification - Desirable

- Experience with PowerBI - Desirable

This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.

What We'll Offer

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

*33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

*Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.

*Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.

*Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme

*4 x Life Assurance

*Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.

*Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme

*Annual share save schemes.

*Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools

*Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent

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