Buyer/Planner

More Information about this Job Buyer/Planner Location: Hybrid in Lewisville, Texas (1 week in, 1 week out)

• 50,000 - $60,000/year DOE
• 10,000 Stipend

Overview The Buyer/Planner is primarily responsible for the management of the spares operations for the entire fleet of aircraft, including the ordering, tracking and managing of all spares. The Buyer/Planner will also manage core tracking and warranties and must maintain established minimum inventory levels at each base.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

Inventory Establish inventory stock levels with usage history, forecasts, shelf life, etc. Utilize parts forecasting and historical usage data to plan lead-time orders and negotiate reschedules, cancellations and expedites of parts with OEMs and other suppliers. Establish and maintain minimum spares for existing and new bases. Procurement Review requisitions for proper description, quantity, and delivery requirements. Obtain quotes/evaluate cost and negotiate final cost of spares for the fleet. Compare/review/negotiate all OH/repair quotes (except where specific agreements require others to manage) Procure components, equipment and supplies with a high level of reliability in a time critical aircraft operations environment. Establish and maintain supplier relations and partnerships Monitor purchase prices to meet cost reduction goals. Complete all orders of factory new spares, Bell and AEC, PMA/NS/OH spares in accordance with the Inventory Control guidelines and procedures. Manage the flow of materials from the order through receipt. Review parts requirements and delivery schedules daily. Continually monitor critical parts statuses and report on key items with up-to-date information. Ensure material, supplies, components and equipment arrive on time to support maintenance requirements. Manage and reconcile open vendor order reports. Track all repairs/exchanges/loaners. Resolve accounting, receiving and quality issues to ensure timely acceptance and payment of material. Manage calibration of lead-time equipment. Review supplier backorders and prepare reports for DOM on past due parts. Assist mechanics with PN’s on aircraft and equipment installed as needed. Inventory Management Conduct analysis to determine root causes and provides solutions in areas concerning maintenance inventory disruptions. Maintains accurate audit trail of all supply transactions. Lead and participate in cost control and reduction initiatives. Analyze inventory for reduction of excess/slow moving stock via vendor returns. Analyze inventory levels and related factors to manage inventory turn time. Manage inventory error rates. Manage within company inventory control procedures. Evaluate suppliers based on performance, quality and safety. Research unserviceable parts in inventory and determine if they can be repaired or if they must be designated for scrap. Provide after-hours/weekend support for AOG’s (rotational on-call schedule) Warranty Submit warranty claims for all new aircraft. Submit warranty claims for aircraft installed equipment. Track warranty cores/spares for entire fleet. Review materials requirements from the OEM documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience : Five+ years’ experience with supply chain concepts required Buyer experience required Aviation industry experience preferred Technical knowledge of aircraft parts preferred Education : High School Diploma or equivalent required Skills : Strong mathematical, analytical and financial acumen. Demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate with suppliers and vendors. Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information. Why Choose GMR?Global Medical Response(GMR) and its family of solutions are dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. Hereyou’llembark on meaningful work that will make an impact on you and the customers we serve.View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand,seekto understand, find a way together and be accountable—uniteour teamsand set us apart in emergency medical services. EEO Statement Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. More Information about this Job Salary Range: $50,000-60,000 DOE + $10,000 stipend Check out our careers sitebenefits page to learn more about our benefit options. #J-18808-Ljbffr Global Medical Response