Buyer Planner

6 days ago

Phoenix, AZ, United States Precision Aerospace Full time

Planner / Buyer

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

Job Summary

The Planner/Buyer is responsible for production planning, material procurement, and inventory management to support on-time delivery, cost control, and quality objectives in an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role works cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Program Management to ensure materials, outside processing, and production schedules align with customer demand and internal capacity.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

Production Planning

  • Plan, issue, and control material demand to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.

  • Maintain and manage production schedules, MRP outputs, and planning reports.

  • Analyze MRP demand and identify critical shortages or production roadblocks.

  • Advise management on work-in-process status, material availability, and potential production constraints.

  • Work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Sales to meet customer OTTR (On-Time-To-Request) goals.

  • Prepare shop travelers and production documentation as required.

  • Monitor daily capacity and production progress; recommend schedule adjustments as needed.

  • Prepare and manage outside process purchase orders, including tracking and expediting.

  • Meet weekly with Operations and Planning to provide updates and forecasts.

  • Collaborate with the Sales team to develop a rolling six-month production forecast based on customer demand outlook.

Purchasing & Supplier Management

  • Act as the logistics facilitator to coordinate purchasing and outside processing activities in support of production schedules.

  • Ensure purchase order pricing, terms, and delivery dates are accurately entered into the ERP system.

  • Release purchase orders only to approved suppliers in compliance with AS9100 and the Approved Supplier List (ASL).

  • Follow up and expedite supplier deliveries to support production plans.

  • Manage supplier-related issues, including delivery delays, quality concerns, and capacity constraints.

  • Communicate daily material and supplier status updates to Program Managers, Production Control, and Planning teams.

  • Support administrative purchasing activities, including RMAs, warranty claims, returns, and disposition of nonconforming material.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Quality & Compliance

  • Support AS9100 compliance by ensuring suppliers meet quality, delivery, and documentation requirements.

  • Work closely with the Quality department to resolve supplier quality issues and prevent recurrence.

  • Promote a "right the first time" mindset across planning and procurement activities.

Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.

  • Experience in production planning, purchasing, or supply chain within aerospace or precision manufacturing preferred.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

  • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

  • High attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Physical Requirements

  • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, writing, and typing.

  • Ability to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.

  • Ability to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, grasp, twist, and bend as required.

  • Exposure to moderate noise levels in a manufacturing environment.

  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes.

Goals & Objectives

Supplier Performance

  • Strengthen supplier relationships to improve pricing, delivery, and quality.

  • Conduct regular supplier reviews and maintain proactive communication.

Delivery & Accuracy

  • Improve purchase order accuracy and supplier on-time delivery performance.

  • Proactively manage lead times to prevent production delays.

Production Efficiency

  • Optimize production schedules to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.

  • Improve on-time production and customer delivery performance.

Demand Alignment

  • Align production plans with sales forecasts and customer demand.

  • Reduce lead times through improved cross-functional coordination.

Quality Excellence

  • Ensure all materials and services meet quality standards and specifications.

  • Reduce defects and rework through effective supplier and planning controls.

  • Support continuous improvement and customer satisfaction initiatives.

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