Buyer/Planner

The AIRO Group, designs, certifies, and manufactures critical navigation, communication and display components and integrated systems that equip clients with unparalleled precision and accuracy. AIRO has a proven track record of excellence, with over 600 FAA certifications. This impressive achievement highlights our commitment to meeting stringent regulatory requirements while advancing avionics technology. Position Overview The Buyer/Planner is responsible for the planning and procurement of all assemblies and raw material used in production as well as the shipment of finished goods. The primary objective for this position is to minimize cost through effective procurement, efficient scheduling and disciplined inventory management while meeting customer service requirements. Key Responsibilities Timely procurement of all production materials from complex electronic assemblies to shop supplies consumed in the manufacturing process. Schedules all material to forecast. Active participant in the RMA/reverse logistic process. Knowledge and execution of the repair cycle and inventory control. Release production orders to support operations. Support a lean supply chain - Kanban, VMI and consignment inventory. Maintains accurate source data in SAP - bills of material, item master and other inventory data and purchasing records. Supports accounts payable in the timely reconciliation of supplier payment issues. Qualifications Strong background in ERP/MRP (preferably SAP Business One) Strong working knowledge of MS Excel Strong organizational skills and able to work with minimum supervision Strong verbal and written communications skills A minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably electronics and metal parts with 2 years in planning function Continuous improvement background/training is a plus Education High School Diploma or GED required BS/BA Degree in Business or equivalent education in material management preferred Physical and Mental Requirements Standing and sitting for extended periods of time Lifting up to 25 pounds in a safe and prudent manner Ability to work and communicate well with other employees and management, customers, visitors, vendors Ability to perform work utilizing manual dexterity of the hands Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, reach above and below shoulders, and full use of upper extremities Ability to easily move through an approximately 25,000 square foot warehouse building Ability to read, write, and understand English Correctable vision and hearing Company Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Health Savings Account (HSA) 401(k) with company match Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Basic Life Insurance - fully paid by the company for employees and their dependents Long-Term Disability Insurance - fully paid by the company Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance options This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee may also be asked to perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor as required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. The AIRO Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The pay range for this role is: 60,000 - 65,000 USD per year (Phoenix - Main) #J-18808-Ljbffr The AIRO Group