Who we are?

Tier 1 to the world’s leading industry manufacturers (Airbus, BAE Systems, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Embraer, Honda Aircraft Company, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, Thales), Latecoere serves aerospace with innovative solutions for a sustainable world. The Group operates in all segments of the aerospace industry (commercial, regional, business, defense and space) in two business areas: Aerostructures (doors, fuselage, wings and empennage, struts & rods) and Interconnection Systems (wiring, avionic racks, onboard equipment, electronic systems). As of December 31, 2023, the Group employed 5,497 people in 14 countries.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Update production schedules within the Master Production Schedule (MPS) horizon, considering order deadlines and configurations, changes in industrial scenarios, or modifications to workshop organization;
• Perform capacity/load forecasts, balance workloads based on site closure periods and critical manufacturing resources, while ensuring compliance with planning rules (horizon, stability);
• Oversee production progress monitoring and ensure synchronization between progress and planning with the scheduling department;
• Lead weekly MPS validation meetings and ensure integration into the SAP system;
• Coordinate the resolution of production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions to meet customer deadlines;
• Analyze manufacturing cycles and their evolution, ensuring the consistency of planning models (synopsis), the SAP theoretical cycle, and the measurement of actual cycles. Drive actions to optimize planning and work-in-progress (WIP) financials;
• Participate in defining transfer offloading specifications;
• Assist in calculating requirements for specific tooling (boards, jigs, shuttle crates, etc.) upon request;
• Ensure the updating of key performance indicators necessary for activity monitoring;
• Communicate with headquarters regarding the site’s situation and any issues encountered.

Management Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the planning team to ensure the achievement of objectives;
• Define clear individual and collective goals aligned with the Supply Chain strategy and the site’s operational priorities;
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support the professional development of team members through training, coaching, and skill enhancement initiatives;
• Ensure effective organization of work within the team, including workload distribution, task prioritization, and resource planning;
• Promote a collaborative and continuous improvement culture within the planning function, encouraging initiative and cross-functional cooperation;
• Contribute to talent identification, succession planning, and future recruitment needs within the planning team, in coordination with the Human Resources department;
• Represent the planning team in coordination meetings with Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Service, ensuring alignment and communication across all stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree (6-7 years) in Supply Chain;
• Management or equivalentStrong knowledge of manufacturing processes;
• Strong managerial knowledge;
• Proficiency in planning concepts and the Theory of Constraints;
• Expertise in production management concepts related to both push flows (MRP, etc.) and pull flows (Kanban);
• Understanding of material flows and organizational structures within a company;
• Solid knowledge of MRP2;
• Agility and adaptability;
• Customer-focused mindset;
• High standards and attention to quality;
• Analytical and synthesis skills;
• Innovative thinking;
• Ability to anticipate and plan ahead;
• Strong communication skills;
• Commitment to QHSE principles (Quality, Health, Safety & Environment).

We offer:

• Excellent working conditions and possibility to be part of and develop professionally in a company that meets the highest working standards in the aviation industry;
• A competitive compensation and benefits package;
• Gift vouchers for personal events;
• 200 BGN food vouchers;
• A 4 BGN per day individual food subsidy to the factory canteen;
• Additional health insurance with dental care included;
• Additional up to 3 days holiday between holidays in the calendar year;
• Team events;
• Transportation from Plovdiv and Pazardzhik to our location in the village of Radinovo;
• Transport allowance for living outside the organized transport route;
• Work in an energetic and motivated team of professionals;
• Professional development opportunities and unique opportunity to grow in an international environment.

#WeAreLatecoere: the diversity of our teams is a strength. As a responsible employer, Latecoere encourages an inclusive work environment and is committed to equal opportunities for all candidates, without restriction. All of our jobs address the challenges of innovation and sustainable development. Join us to boost your career and contribute to our purpose: to serve aerospace with innovative solutions for a sustainable world. All data provided by you is protected under EU law and GDPR regulation and will only be used for the purposes of this recruitment.

Good luck!