Position Summary
The Buyer/Planner II manages the full procurement and production planning lifecycle for assigned commodities and work centers. This mid-level role owns production scheduling, outside processing (OSP) coordination, raw material sourcing, and tooling procurement — ensuring materials and capacity are available to meet customer delivery commitments at competitive cost.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Scheduling
- Develop and maintain master production schedules (MPS), translating MRP output into work orders and purchase orders.
- Monitor schedule adherence, resolve conflicts, and expedite as needed to protect on-time delivery.
- Represent supply chain in daily/weekly production and S&OP review meetings.
Outside Processing (OSP) Management
- Own the OSP cycle — select vendors, issue POs, coordinate routing/logistics, and track turnaround against schedule.
- Evaluate OSP supplier performance on quality, delivery, and cost; negotiate pricing and lead times.
- Resolve nonconformances in partnership with Quality, initiating corrective action requests as required.
Raw Material Quoting & Ordering
- Source and procure metals, composites, fasteners, and hardware; issue RFQs and analyze competitive bids.
- Maintain inventory health by managing min/max, safety stock, and reorder parameters within the ERP system.
- Track commodity trends and communicate cost risks or savings opportunities to management.
Tool Planning
- Coordinate tooling needs (cutting tools, fixtures, gauges) with engineering and manufacturing to align with production schedules.
- Manage tooling POsand inventory records; support cost reduction through life monitoring and vendor consolidation.
General
- Own the full PO lifecycle: creation, acknowledgment, changes, receiving, and invoice reconciliation.
- Maintain accurate ERP data (lead times, costs, vendor info) and contribute to CI initiatives targeting cost and cycle time.
Qualifications
Required
- 3–6 years of buyer/planner experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace, defense, or precision machining preferred).
- Hands-on MRP/ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, or similar); intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills.
- Demonstrated experience managing OSP suppliers and raw material commodity purchasing.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills; ability to manage competing priorities.
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Industrial Engineering (equivalent experience considered).
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification; ISM CPP or CPSM a plus.
- Familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality standards and tooling procurement.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
