Program Planner / Buyer

About the Buyer / Planner II position

Job Description: Under the supervision of the Director of Manufacturer and interfacing with the Senior Buyer/Planner, this position plays a key role in driving the procurement of parts and materials for engineering/manufacturing and managing inventory. This person will interface with all team members to coordinate, procure and track supplies and materials.

Job Duties:

• Program Planning
• Tracking Part and Assembly document release in PDXpert for procurement.
• Performing Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) including generation of the requisition worksheet with spares.
• Management and tracking of the procurement and kitting process for multiple programs.
• Management of productions orders and issuing of productions orders to the floor.
• Management of program and asset inventories.

Purchasing Duties

• Quoting of purchase requests with multiple vendors as required.
• Creation, fulfillment, and management of purchase orders in the ERP system.
• Identification and qualification of new vendors.
• Management of the approved vendor list in coordination with the Manufacturing Manager.
• Tracking of program material costs to the program budget and identifying discrepancies.
• Vendor management for non-conforming items.
• Facility vendor management

Inventory Duties

• Assisting with Receiving
• Assisting with Kitting

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience in aerospace procurement or production planning is preferred
• 2-year degree in related field and/or relevant, equivalent work experience is preferred
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of how flight, non-flight, materials and coated materials are processed.
• Basic knowledge of common engineering materials and material surface treatments.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks, as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Effectively negotiate and communicate cross-functionally across the organization, coordinating with various functions to meet objectives.
• Follow established procedures and best practices.
• Be proactive and very organized.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be a strong multitasker.
• Anticipate and resolve potential issues.
• Possess technical aptitude.
• Bring your positive, “Can Do” attitude every day.

MMA also values:

• Collaborative team players.
• Creative and resourceful problem solvers.
• Focus on excellence.