Buyer/Planner

Enjet Aero machines and fabricates complex jet engine parts, components and assemblies for leading OEMs in the commercial, defense and general aviation sectors. Our goal is to be regarded as an irreplaceable resource by our customers. The only way for a company to meet such a goal is to consistently meet production deadlines and expectations.

Position Description:

The Buyer/Planner reports to the Supply Chain Manager. The position will initially be 80% purchasing, and 20% Planning. The Buyer/Planner is responsible for negotiating purchase price, lead times, reviewing contracts and driving the highest value for the company. The Buyer/Planner reviews, analyzes, and executes MRP generated material requisitions and internal purchase requests in support of internal and external customer schedules and requirements; ensures a controlled flow of approved materials to meet production requirements in a cost-effective manner. The Buyer/Planner also releases work orders and assists the Master Scheduler, as necessary.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of purchasing including purchase price, delivery, lead-time, and terms & conditions, to achieve the best value for the company.
• Help achieve increased inventory turns, by working with suppliers through consignment, stocking agreements and other programs.  Understand the importance of economic order quantity (EOQ).
• Collaborate with other departments (Engineering, Quality, Operations) to research, analyze and purchase new material and service requirements and establish new suppliers as required.
• Responsible for Purchase Order placement to support MRP material requirements for direct materials and services as well as internal purchase requests for supplies and services.
• Generate, manage, and maintain purchase orders, contract documents, and long-term agreement deliverables, ensuring on time delivery and swift resolution of supplier issues.
• Assure that purchase orders are entered into and updated within the ERP system in an accurate, complete, and timely manner and that customer flow downs are clearly defined.
• Gather technical data and scope of work details to act as central point of communication with suppliers.
• Manage supplier compliance with and flow down of US government procurement related requirements.
• Recommend and assist in development and implementation of process improvements.
• Work with Accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Release work orders and track status through the shopfloor. Work with the Master Scheduler and Production Manager to prioritize work orders during an over-capacity situation.
• Maintain a professional image with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to travel, as necessary.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. APICS CPIM or Purchasing CPM certification preferred.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a Buyer/Planner in a manufacturing environment, Aerospace experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP. Epicor experience preferred.
• Proficient in MRP, BOM structures, Shop-Floor Control, Configuration Management, and Warehouse Operations.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen, etc.)
• Assertive and win-win negotiating ability.
• Self-motivated, team player willing to assist where needed.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to prioritize workload.
• Position is on-site, M-F, normal business hours.

Benefits: Enjet offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, a 401K retirement plan, disability insurance, and more.

As an EOE/AA employer, Enjet Aero will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, marital status or physical challenges.