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 Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.
Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.
Did you know? We have probably already flown together!
Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.
(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)
  

Reference number

2026-186000  

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Mps planner

Job title

Planning Assistant Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Key Responsibilities
Planning & Scheduling
• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer demand, production capacity, and material availability.
• Convert the MPS into an executable Material Requirements Plan (MRP).
• Monitor production plan execution and adjust schedules to meet customer commitments.
• Ensure alignment between MPS, MRP, and S&OP.
Material & Capacity Management
• Manage daily material shortages and coordinate recovery plans with Procurement and Sourcing.
• Analyze capacity constraints and propose recovery actions to maximize production output.
• Monitor material readiness during frozen planning periods.
Cross-Functional Coordination
• Lead weekly MPS meetings and daily planning reviews.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Production, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and other stakeholders to resolve planning issues.
• Escalate planning risks and recommend corrective actions.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
• Monitor planning KPIs including COTD, Plan Adherence, Material Availability, and MPS Stability.
• Maintain planning master data and ERP accuracy.
• Improve planning processes through standardization, automation, and data analytics.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Lead the Master Planning process by converting customer demand into an executable production and material plan that maximizes production capacity,
ensures material availability, and achieves customer On-Time Delivery (COTD).
Drive cross-functional planning execution, proactively manage shortages and constraints, and ensure planning data accuracy aligned with the S&OP process.

Candidate skills & requirements

- Assistant Manager level competencies and experience
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Extensive planning knowledge and expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- Experience in manufacturing environment; aerospace experience is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of MPS, MRP II, Capacity Planning, and S&OP.

Job location

Job location

Asia, Thailand

City (-ies)

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Intermediate)