Buyer / Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

As a Buyer/Planner, you will play a crucial role in managing the inventory and supply chain operations of the company. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the right materials are available at the right time to meet production demands and optimize inventory levels. You will collaborate closely with various departments, including Production, Planning, Procurement, Stockroom, Engineering and Logistics, to maintain a smooth and efficient flow of materials within the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Execute the development and maintenance of the Materials Requirements Plan (MRP) to ensure that customer requirements are met. 
• Identify potential alternates and submit re-identification forms to Quality Control & Component Engineer for processing.
• Determine the required materials for Buy Parts and submit purchase requisitions to Purchasing.
• Determine the required materials for Make parts, create work orders and submit purchase requisition for a service PO to Purchasing.
• Periodically review safety stock levels and recommend adjustments.Monitor Order to Forecast (OTF) PO’s and adjust expedite priority listing to properly manage cashflow.
• Assist in the review of Expired, Slow Moving, and Excess/Obsolete material.
• Manage inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations. Communicate reschedule requirements to Corporate Purchasing team.
• Identify potential risks in the supply chain, such as shortages or delivery delays, and develop contingency plans to mitigate these risks.
• Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies.
• Perform or assist with any material/inventory planning operations, as required, to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements. 

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Comply with all quality and ITAR policies, practices, and procedures.
• Build meaningful and productive relationships with internal business partners.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using it for the benefit of 3rd parties.
• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• *** IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This position is in an ITAR-registered facility, US Person (US Citizen or US Permanent resident) status is a must. *** 

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline.
• Experience planning end-to-end supply chain and management/implementation of ECO’s for sustaining and NPI Aerospace products.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to address potential issues before they escalate 
• Experience as a Buyer, Material Planner, Inventory Controller, or a similar role in supply chain management for 5 plus years
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in using inventory management software, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.