MPS Planner

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types. Our site in Burnley provides employment for almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employers in Burnley.

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.

Shape the Plan. Drive Performance. Deliver for Our Customers

Working closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams, you will develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS), analyse capacity requirements, identify risks, and provide planning scenarios that support effective decision-making.

About the Role

As the MPS Planner, you will be responsible for converting the production plan into detailed daily, weekly, and monthly schedules, ensuring alignment with manufacturing capacity and business objectives.

You will lead planning activities, maintain ERP planning parameters, conduct Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP), and drive data accuracy to support efficient production and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Translate production plans into daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing schedules.
• Perform RCCP analysis to ensure production plans are achievable.
• Identify capacity constraints and develop planning scenarios to mitigate risks.
• Maintain ERP planning parameters and data accuracy.
• Validate MRP outputs and ensure planning data integrity.
• Monitor production performance and provide weekly/monthly reporting.
• Prepare Monthly Supply Point Reviews including capacity analysis and planning recommendations.
• Build and maintain VEX forecasts, highlighting risks, opportunities, and forecast variances.
• Work closely with Manufacturing teams to validate production plans and resolve scheduling issues.

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:

Competitive salary
37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday (role dependent)
Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month (role dependent)
33 days annual leave [inclusive of bank holidays]
Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
10% employer pension contribution
5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange
4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (role dependent)
Group income protection scheme
We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.
Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in Production Planning, Master Scheduling, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing Planning
• Strong understanding of MRP II and production planning principles
• Experience developing and managing production schedules
• Ability to analyse complex data and provide practical solutions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Skills

• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Experience with RCCP and capacity planning
• SAP or ERP system experience
• Knowledge of business economics and forecasting principles
• APICS qualification or similar supply chain certification

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success

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