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Safran
Production Planner Level 2
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What they do
A Production Planner plans and manages production and distribution processes for a company and identifies ways to improve efficiency. Analyzes work flows, plans and schedules orders, manages materials orders and monitors inventory; coordinates with suppliers and vendors.
$87,454 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Production Planner Level 2
- Job details
- General information
- Entity
- Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense.
Hyperlink:
https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)- Reference number
- 2026-187028
- Job details
- Domain
- Performance and Support
- Job field / Job profile
- Supply chain - Mps planner
- Job title
- Production Planner Level 2
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Professional category
- Employees / Staff
- Part time / Full time
- Full-time
- Job description
- Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip. Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Production Planner 2, you'll play a pivotal part on our Planning team. This position contributes to our vision by:
- Plans and schedules work flow for every single work station according to the manufacturing sequence of operation and control lead time.
- Control the material requirements, as per BOM's, manufacturing sequence, assembly and production work flow.
- Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
- Prepares production reports, productivity reports, cost analysis graphs and delivery charts that drive process and performance improvement.
- Reviews and evaluates engineering drawings, calculates quantities and types of material, parts, or other items required, determines "make versus buy," establishes safety stock/Reorder points, and validates Bill of Material in the MRP system
- Sets up all purchase requisitions for Purchasing personnel, based on need dates, lead times and quantity requirements
- Plans and releases intercompany requirements and maintains Distribution Orders to ensure on time delivery and right quality
- Manages intercompany transfers
- Read, interpret, create and validate complex, multi-level Bill of Material
- Evaluates shortages and manages prompt solutions keeping appropriate stakeholders informed of any potential problem as required.
- Reads and reviews engineering drawings and documentation and coordinate any changes
- Maintains inventory levels to meet company goals
- Supports testing and certification requirements for new programs
- Preserves engineering revision control
- May provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to less experienced staff
- Performs work under general supervision
- Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and escalates more complex issues to higher level staff
- But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
- Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for business and regional aircraft interiors.
Your Benefits:
Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!- Candidate skills & requirements
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience working in an ERP/MRP environment requiredExperience:
3+ years of production planning and/or material planning experienceComputer Skills:
- Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO9001
- MS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with an MRP system.
Other Skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge of materials planning system (MRP/ERP) requirements, purchase order and manufacturing order generation process logic, and inventory management practices.
- Demonstrated understanding of Material Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, inventory control, purchasing, stockroom operation and shipping and receiving.
- Familiarity with the procurement of raw materials, standards, parts, and commodities related to aircraft lavatory production.
- Effective oral and written communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
- Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate
- Ability to read and analyze engineering prints and drawings
- Dedication and commitment to ensure all work is completed without exception.
- Willingness to learn and develop new competencies
- Strong written and verbal business communications abilities
- Self-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness and objectives
- Identifying problems working with teams to solve through leading actions collaboratively
- Ability to analyze and communicate requirements
- Ability to negotiate, influence, and win respect
- Ability to make timely decisions and take action
- Ability to provide information regarding tasks, plans, schedule and strategy to stakeholders
- Customer service oriented
- Annual salary
- $70,310-$91,870
- Job location
- Job location
- North America, United States, California, Los Angeles
- City (-ies)
CA 90746
Carson- Applicant criteria
- Minimum education level achieved
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum experience level required
- More than 3 years
- Additional Languages preferred
- English (Fluent)
ITAR Controlled Position:
Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency- No