Program Supply Chain Specialist
A glimpse at the job: HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Program Supply Chain Specialist, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace. This position contributes to our vision by:
- Responsible for effective day-to-day communication between the OSS FAL Manager and team at the assigned Air Framer location, the Safran Business Unit Program Teams, Aftermarket Teams, and Shipping Teams responsible for supplying parts to the FAL.
- Responsible for liaising directly with Air Framer Procurement Agents and Program Managers (Boeing, Airbus, Embraer) at the assigned FAL location to coordinate on parts requirements, order status, schedule alignment, and delivery expectations.
- Responsible for coordinating with Safran Business Unit Aftermarket Teams to ensure that aftermarket and post-delivery parts requirements are tracked, communicated, and fulfilled in alignment with FAL program schedules.
- Responsible for engaging with Safran Business Unit Shipping Teams to monitor outbound shipment status, identify transit delays, and proactively communicate expected parts arrival dates to the OSS FAL team and Air Framer counterparts.
- Responsible for ensuring that all Order Requests are processed in a timely manner to ensure adherence to Air Framer response time goals at the assigned FAL location, and for escalating delays to the Program Coordination Manager using all appropriate forms of communication.
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries
- Paid holidays
- Recognition programs
- Comprehensive benefits
- Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Over 300 career paths across global sites
Highlights from our facility: Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world. The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate.
Job Requirements:
- Requires an Associate's degree in a related business management or engineering discipline, or 3 years of related experience in lieu of an Associate's level degree to meet the education requirement.
- Supply Chain, Procurement, or Project Management certification is preferred.
- In addition to meeting the education requirement, requires an additional 3 years' experience in administrative, supply chain, program coordination, billing, or accounting experience.
- Experience engaging with Air Framer Procurement Agents or Program Managers (Boeing, Airbus, Embraer) in a parts coordination or supply chain support role is preferred.
- Familiarity with Safran or equivalent Tier 1 Business Unit program and aftermarket processes is a plus.
- Must be fluent in English with excellent written, spoken, and verbal communication skills.
- Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes: Innovative & Curious, Collaborative & Inclusive, Committed to Safety, Trustworthy, Results Focused, Driven to Excellence, Powered by Teamwork.
Company Information:
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.
Locate your future workplace:
2000 Weber Dr TX 76240
Gainesville
South Carolina United States