Sales & Operations Planning and Master Scheduling Manager M/F

About this opportunity

Sales & Operations Planning and Master Scheduling Manager M/F Permanent Professional, Engineer & Manager Full-time 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 Minimal international travel expected (less than 20%) - 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