External Scheduling Manager

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services.

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 on-site 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!

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.