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Program Planner

Published 09.09.2025

Company: Safran Seats | Job field: Supply chain | Location: Gainesville, Texas, United States | Contract type: Permanent | Contract duration: Full-time | Required degree: Bachelor's Degree | Required experience: More than 5 years | Professional status: Employees / Staff | Salary range: Based on market data.

Job ID: 2025-163071

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Job Description

As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensure that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.

• Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities): The primary responsibility for the Program Planner is to monitor the health of a program and aid in the procurement and manufacturing of components necessary for the assembly of finished products. This position will provide a single focal for Program Management on all supply chain activities related to a specific program which includes serial production and aftermarket support. This position will work in conjunction with and drive demand planning, backshop planning, procurement, ECN implementation, and final assembly line to ensure on time delivery, based on a master production schedule, and will have the ability to provide additional support to material procurement and production activities. The position is responsible for successfully delivering a program to the customer and may be required to assist in PO management, Sales Order Management, and Work Order Management. The position works under minimal supervision and is authorized to make proposed changes to the supply chain activities in the IPT.

• Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)
• A) Responsible for the on time execution of all Supply Chain and Planning tasks for assigned program.
• B) Coordinate, drive, and track all supply chain functions including material availability and On Time Delivery.
• C) Assist the
  'Critical Change Board' (CCB) process by ensuring all materials delivering from suppliers and from the backshops are at the latest design revision, reducing the risk of installing out of revision parts.
• D) Track the progress of shortages coming from the production line and align what is being reported in the MRP system.
• E) Communicate schedules and milestones for the program to the various Materials functional groups.
• F) Ensure all parts are available to production when needed (internal and external).
• G) Coordinate communications between Purchasing, Planning, and Engineering to ensure the program has the greatest chance of success, identifying risk and working with the teams on mitigation plans where constraints in the supply chain are identified.
• H) Attend program review meetings and be the voice of Supply Chain within the IPT provide input for material sourcing and capabilities of Safran suppliers.
• I) Maintain accurate demand dates including the scheduling of final assembly work orders and sales orders for the program.
• J) Attend all IPT and program specific meetings.
• K) Support purchasing agents with PO management and material expediting requests to support Program milestones.

Job Requirements

• L) Support and drive planning activities to align with program milestones.
• M) Focal for communicating various supply chain issues back to the IPT.
• N) Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide seamless customer service.
• O) Prepare required reports using ERP system, as requested by management. Ability to access relevant information from the ERP system in order to produce required reports.
• P) Manage and report part shortages using a company-wide MRP based, Excel document.
• Q) All other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• A. Education & Qualification - B.S degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or related field OR 6 years of relevant/related experience in lieu of degree. CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) or CPIM certification from APICS, preferred.
• B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge - Five (5) years procurement/supply chain/planning background in manufacturing environment required. Knowledge of industry suppliers, product(s), and manufacturing capabilities required. Aerospace industry knowledge preferred. Previous program management experience preferred.
• C. Professional Skills - Computer Skill: Basic understanding of Windows Operating System, Microsoft Excel. Other Skills: Demand Forecasting Software knowledge is a plus. Financial results analysis, Advanced statistics. Experience with basic forecasting models and rates of consumption models is preferred. Must have a basic understanding of manufacturing processes. Must have experience using computer programs in Windows/Office applications such as Excel spreadsheets, Word, Power Point, and email. Flexible to customer changes, urgencies, and make good decisions under pressure, also able to work reasonable overtime when required. Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment. Ability to read and review written communication. Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English. Advanced understanding of planning tools and ERP Systems. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail.
• D. Behavioral Skills - Organized and detail oriented. Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and training skills.
• E. Desirable Aspects - Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with Database Reporting a plus.

Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

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