External Scheduling Manager

General information Entity Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Nacelles designs, integrates, supports and provides aftermarket services for aircraft nacelles. The company is a world leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business jets and regional aircraft. At the forefront of technology, Safran Nacelles develops increasingly integrated, aerodynamic and lightweight nacelles with advanced acoustic treatments, helping to reduce aircraft CO₂ and noise emissions.
Reference   Position description

Domain

Performance and Support Job field / Job profile

Supply chain
- Supply chain manager

Job title

External Scheduling Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

External Scheduling Manager Burnley On Site 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! Candidate skills & requirements

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