Aftermarket Buyer/Planner

Job Description and Responsibilities

Aftermarket Buyer / Planner

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

POSITION : Aftermarket Buyer / Planner

BUSINESS : CIRCOR Naval Solutions

LOCATION : Warren, MA

DIRECT REPORTING : Director of Aftermarket & Services

FUNCTIONAL REPORTING : Supply Chain Manager

POSITION DETAILS

Position Summary

The Aftermarket Buyer / Planner is responsible for developing and implementing planning strategies for Aftermarket orders, including spares and repairs.

Principal Activities

• Release repair shop orders with required drawings and specifications.
• Process orders related to outside manufacturing.
• Ensure product availability to the production lines by tracking and expediting shop orders.
• Issuer / maintain shop orders as required.
• Issuing material requisitions for purchasing.
• Assist with inventory management and cycle count activities.
• Actively participate and report in daily Gemba and other production control meetings.
• Participate in the implementation and utilization of lean principles and drive continuous improvement in the workplace.
• Establish priorities and set direction for Kitter and Stock keeper to facilitate and optimize material flow to operations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to help troubleshoot and resolve material flow to operations.
• Collaborate with Customer Service to develop and manage a process for negotiating supply commitments to customer demands that ensure customer satisfaction.
• Process sales demand into purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Manage procurement activities for a wide variety of materials, processes, and services.
• Participate in Supplier Improvement Initiatives.
• Support Company policy, procedures, and safety policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Education & Experience

Other

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities