Buyer / Planner

Nighthawk Flight Systems, Inc. develops and manufactures advanced avionics components and accessories for general aviation commercial and military aircraft. Headquartered in Vista, California, we are committed to innovation and setting new standards for cockpit displays. Nighthawk is AS9100D and ISO9001 Certified.

Responsibilities and Authorities:

• Actively coordinate production and procurement process to ensure on time arrival of all required parts to support shipment of products.
• Prepare production plans and schedule parts to meet established and forecast delivery dates using manufacturing information systems.
• Experience with ODOO or other advanced MRP/ERP is essential. Must understand, use, and maintain purchasing module in MRP system.
• Issue Work Orders for Production and Repair assemblies.
• Review POs for acceptable PPV; unfavorable PPV will be discussed with VP of Operations or his/her Delegate prior to order(s) being Placed.
• Continuously review procurement costs and part availability and conduct negotiations when necessary.
• Review Open POs with Vice President of Operations or his/her Delegate, weekly.
• Follow up with suppliers on Open POs regularly to ensure on-time delivery. Delays may require supplier visits.
• Update schedule when necessary. Inform Vice President of Operations or his/her Delegate of all late shipments immediately. Expedite when necessary. Keep Expedite Log.
• Monitor manufacturing cycles and anticipated customer requirements, recommend combining jobs / PO’s and increasing quantities where indicated to affect economics.
• Lead End of Life (EOL) part management and risk reduction through working with vendors and in-house Engineering team. Notify Engineering well in advance of any potential EOL parts and develop game plan to reduce production risks. Manage EOL database.
• Issue DMRs and participate in Materials Review Board (MRB).
• Select new suppliers, Maintain Approved Supplier List, and manage supplier surveys.
• Review old POs and old jobs periodically and clean up system as needed to ensure accuracy of data.
• Build routings for all new or changed products. Roll standard costs for new or changed routings.
• Manage production team cycle counts and make inventory adjustments where required.
• Maintain Supplier Performance KPI.
• Engineering prototype components: order Engineering prototypes using MRP system. Communicate with engineering any issues that can hamper part ordering. Expedite part delivery as needed.
• Coordinate/facilitate company annual physical inventory working closely with Director of Operations or his/her delegate and CFO or his/her Delegate.
• As primary Supplier liaison, Submit RFQs.
• Assist Director of Quality or his/her delegate with part conformance issues. Generate CARs.
• Initiate Supplies Purchase Part Forms.
• Review documents and sign off on all new inventory parts (Purchase Part Form).
• Other duties as assigned.