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.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.  

Reference number

2026-189801  

Job details

Domain

Programs / Customer Relations

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - S&OP manager

Job title

Sales & Operations Planning and Master Scheduling Manager M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Ready to take part in shaping the future of aerospace in the Middle East? Safran Seats is expanding its industrial footprint with a brand-new production plant, bringing our expertise even closer to customers and the region's dynamic aviation hub. Here, our teams will deliver top-tier Business and Economy Class seats, supporting airline partners.

We are now seeking a S&OP and Master Scheduling Manager. You will drive the business unit's S&OP process, ensuring alignment of customer demand assumptions across Safran Seats sites and the creation of supply plans for Dubai.

Your Key responsabilities will include :

Sales & Operations Planning
- Own and coordinate the local S&OP process, ensuring alignment with central Supply Chain procedures and governance throughout the monthly cycle.
- Lead and facilitate S&OP forums, establishing clear roles, timely input/output delivery, and communicating decisions effectively.
- Participate in global Demand Reviews (France/US), challenging sales plan assumptions and representing Dubai business unit's interests.
- Lead scenario planning activities locally and across business units to support decision-making for new or changing programs.
- Align site supply plans with Engineering Program schedules for new products or changes to existing programs.
- Translate unconstrained demand into a capacity- and constraints-based finite supply plan.
- Identify ERP load gaps from new programs and define mitigating actions for long lead-time components.

Supply & Capacity Management
- Review and assess mid- and long-term capacity scenarios with Operations to ensure proper production and labor plans.
- Identify bottlenecks or capacity constraints early to protect supply and demand plans.
- Develop localized processes to analyze and address indirect constraints

Master Production Scheduling
- Create, update, and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for Dubai Final Assembly, driving accurate MRP inputs into the ERP system.
- Forecast resource needs (manpower, lines, shifts), communicate requirements to Operations, and align load levelling targets.
- Lead weekly MPS review meetings with cross-functional stakeholders, validate any rescheduling, and recommend solutions for backlog or supply chain delays.

Inventory Planning
- Prepare and update BU rolling inventory forecasts, align with defined planning cycles.
- Drive inventory optimization action plans, collaborating with other functions to ensure execution and timely follow-up.
- Validate ERP flow parameters against actuals and propose safety stock policies based on variability analysis.
- Analyze obsolescence and manage stock reallocation or removal as needed through proper governance.

Planning Process Management
- Ensure all S&OP and MPS processes are documented within internal Referential
- Promote continuous improvement, partnering with Methods & Tools to drive transformation and digital initiatives

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

Minimal international travel expected (less than 20%)

Candidate skills & requirements

- At least 5 years' experience leading Sales & Operations Planning or Master Scheduling in a complex manufacturing environment, ideally across a multi-site global network
- Strong technical competence in ERP/MRP systems for Material Management and Production Planning
- Demonstrated capability in capacity planning, as well as recovery scenarios and readiness assessments
- Advanced analytical abilities, with experience managing processes using measurable improvements
- Experience in lean practices or structured problem-solving (such as 8D) is an advantage
- Professional qualification such as APICS/CPIM is desirable
- Strong understanding of Integrated Business Planning and link of SOP to financial decision making

Job location

Job location

Mideast, United Arab Emirates

City (-ies)

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Master Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years