MRO Planning Leader - Cincinnati, OH
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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.
Reference number
2026-182971
Job details
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Materials and processes - Materials and process engineering
Job title
MRO Planning Leader - Cincinnati, OH
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Summary/Objective:
You are accountable for a portfolio of strategic repair suppliers in North America; you are their unique supply chain point of contact. Your customers are the local supply chains part of Safran Aircraft Engines (SAFRAN AE) network (located in France, Mexico, Morocco, & Belgium). You are part of Safran USA and functionally part of Global Supply Chain team in Support & Services Division within Safran AE.
You will join a dynamic MRO division in full growth with a lot of challenges at stake.
Your objective is to manage supplier relationships and make sure suppliers deliver parts according to Safran AE needs.
Requirements include but are not limited to:
Your job consists of:
• Coordinating and monitoring the progress of engine parts sent for repair at the supplier site and making sure supplier sends back repaired parts within contractual time. OTD target: 95%
• Ensuring compliance with the contractual conditions of the repair activity and challenge supplier
• Prioritizing Safran AE flow in case of capacity constraint or repair capability limitation
• Managing weekly review with suppliers and following up open actions
• Maintain a close relationship with your supplier contacts at all organization levels
• Handling issues with suppliers and working out on a solution if some delivery commitments do not match with the engine reassembly date
• Detecting any deviation in supplier logistics performance and leading improvement actions with your supplier, in coordination with your Safran AE supplier team contacts (buyer, supplier performance manager (SPM), supplier quality engineer (SQE), supplier technical support)
• Entering key information about the part progress into the Safran AE ERP
• Creating a strong relationship with internal customers (Safran AE shops) and collaborate with them to make sure that repaired parts shipping date will match with their needs.
• Supporting internal Safran AE customers in handling operational difficulties.
• Representing Safran AE global supply chain in your areas of responsibility: supplier visits, working groups, etc.
• Transversal coordination with other Safran AE supplier team functions (buyer, supplier performance manager, engineering, quality)
• Sharing your expertise and best practices with the rest of MRO Procurement Leader teams in Europe, Americas and Asia
Your objective is to make sure that repaired parts come back within contractual agreements and do not delay engine builds re-assembly.
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
Regular business trips to your suppliers in your portfolio (20% of your time)
Candidate skills & requirements
Required soft skills:
Leadership ability: strong oral and written communicator, collaborative
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Tenacity: assertiveness, agile and eager to learn
Reactivity and customer oriented mindset
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Capacity to work in a hybrid and dynamic organization (constant growth)
Able to handle stress and work in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in a multicultural group would be a plus
Required Education:
Minimum: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Supply-chain management, Industrial management or Operations management
English native or close to native to communicate with suppliers
Successful past supplier relationship experience
Technical skills on engine maintenance / parts repair
French language skill and knowledge of the French culture will be considered as a plus
Required Experience:
Minimum: 2 years in supply-chain, project management or operations in Aerospace Industry.
Preferred: 5+ years in supply-chain, project management or operations in MRO Aerospace Industry.
Annual salary
Based on experience
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Ohio
City (-ies)
Cincinnati, OH
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 3 years
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
No