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
2026-185784
Job details
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Supply chain - Supply chain manager
Job title
Supply Chain Director - Safran Seats Dubai 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.
To join this exciting new journey, we are now seeking Supply Chain Director - a key role at the heart of our growth. As a member of the leadership teams, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end Supply Chain performance of the site - both financially and operationally, as we launch and secure our Dubai operations.
Your key responsabilities will include :
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement supply chain strategy and goals in line with both local business needs and our global Safran Seats Supply Chain strategy. Translate business objectives into actionable goals for your team.
- Performance-Driven Culture: Set, track, and exceed ambitious targets through smart objectives and clear KPIs. Ensure operational excellence via robust, scalable, and sustainable processes.
- Data-Informed Decisions: Measure and analyze performance through the site's balanced scorecard. Lead root cause analysis and implement strategic action plans to close performance gaps.
- Integrated Business Planning: Own and coordinate demand, product, and capacity planning to ensure customer and business requirements are met, now and in the future.
- Operational Oversight: Oversee day-to-day supply chain, planning, procurement, and logistics activities, ensuring agility and efficiency at every touchpoint.
- Continuous Improvement: Champion best-in-class procurement and inventory management, foster localisation initiatives (migration / transfer activities between various facilities), and embrace digitalization in line with our industry-leading roadmap.
- People First: Build and nurture a culture of safety, compliance, and personal development, ensuring your team has the resources and growth opportunities to excel.
- Compliance & Efficiency: Ensure adherence to UAE customs and global trade requirements and maintain high warehouse and inventory standards.
- Digital Transformation: Drive data accuracy and process digitalization to fit evolving business needs and our SC4.0 roadmap.
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
This position is located is Dubai, UAE.
Candidate skills & requirements
- Extensive Supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven ability to devise and implement Supply Chain strategies
- Strong customer focus; skilled at building strategic, long-term supplier partnerships
- Proven experience working in a matrix management structure (cross-functional teams and global networks)
- APICS / CPIM professional qualification highly preferred.
- Proficient with ERP systems, supplier portals, and standard desktop tools and Solid knowledge of MRP2 principles
The ideal candidate has excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail, a strong sense of accountability, and a results-oriented mindset. They bring energy and enthusiasm to process improvements, and are committed to coaching and mentoring future leaders within the supply chain function.
If you are ready to drive excellence and shape the future at Safran Seats Dubai, join us !
Job location
Job location
Mideast, United Arab Emirates
City (-ies)
Dubai
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Master Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years