Senior Planner/Buyer

1 month ago

Fort Worth, United States StandardAero Full time

StandardAero offers:

  • Competitive wages
  • Generous paid time off
  • Insurance includes medical, dental and vison benefits.
  • Retirement wages
  • Clean, modern, air-conditioned facility
  • Safety focused culture
  • Advanced opportunities
Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you'll also enjoy our great perks.

Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You'll ensure we have what we need to service our customers.

SENIOR PLANNER/BUYER

As a Senior Planner/Buyer, you will plan and manage inventory and repair routing of removed customer materials at a business unit level, including stores exchange pools, and inventory also held at the service centers. Purchases materials, equipment, supplies and services within established limits for quality, quantity and price guidelines from manufacturers, distributors and surplus dealers. Obtains quotes and negotiates delivery arrangements. Responsible for the maintenance and integrity of related data and systems.

What you'll do:
  • Carries out inventory control functions by balancing company goals (cost, quality, delivery), setting up and maintaining ABC analysis of inventory, monitoring and controlling customer consignment parts, disposing of excess/obsolete inventory, rescheduling orders if their receipt is premature, monitoring reduce to spares inventory levels, and transferring inventory between service center locations if necessary.
  • This role has a particular focus on the subcontract routing for repair, obtaining quotes and expediting of customer parts to various vendors.
  • This role will also include duties outside of the typical Material Specialist role to include processing of stock credits and transferring of materials to other business units (sites) through the Over The Counter (OTC) sales process.
  • Other processes required of this role will be to help manage internal rework orders by opening, tracking, posting and stock crediting internal parts to support our used serviceable material effort.
  • Working with and setting targets with the service centers. Plans the purchase of all assigned inventory based on forecasts, percentage replacement factors and the alternate parts data file as necessary to support specific job function.
  • Obtains quotations from vendors to ensure favorable quality, price and delivery terms; research new products and vendors; provides data to technical staff and assists them in purchasing decisions. Expedites orders to ensure timely delivery of purchases by verifying initial demands and analyzing backorder and subcontract repair reports.
  • Controls data integrity of inventory systems by creating and updating item master files, analyzing engineering control changes, monitoring past due purchase orders and work-in-progress, researching inventory discrepancies, verifying and updating alternate parts file, and verifying and updating standard costs.
  • Coordinates and monitors the return of damaged goods, arranging for replacements or credits, and documents all transactions.
  • Carries out new, used and sub-contract supplier/vendor development for the business unit by sourcing new vendors, negotiating price and delivery terms, administering vendor qualification surveys, and educating suppliers on the material policies and procedures of the business unit.
  • Reviews and recommends updates to company instructions and material policies and procedures.
  • Trains/monitors Planner/Buyers.
  • Monitors and reports on measures of performance including inventory levels, overall shortages, opportunity costs, inventory turns, average costs by supplier, fill rates, supplier due date compliance and supplier rejects.
  • Interacts with Logistics to ensure maximization of freight savings and to communicate priority shipments of incoming materials.
  • Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
  • Carries out other projects as assigned.
What you'll need:
  • Strong planning, organizational, analytical, negotiation, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of repair management processes and inventory control systems is a plus.
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Oracle experience a plus.
  • Thorough knowledge of inventory control, purchasing and production management computer systems is a plus.
  • University bachelor's degree in business administration; or equivalent experience in roles related to Supply Chain is a plus.
  • Experience in an inventory or FAA Repair Station environment
  • Must be authorized to work in the US.


Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

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