Planner/Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY The Planner/Buyer will be responsible for planning and purchasing material requirements and scheduling materials to support Manufacturing to ensure on time delivery. Other responsibilities will include analyzing data and supplying material status to the organization and partnering with the production manager to work cross-functionally. The Planner/Buyer will have duties including compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, open purchase orders and production concerns. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS · High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). · 1-3 years related job experience. · Proven experience as a production or materials planner/buyer preferred. · Experience with MRP systems – DBA Manufacturing or Syteline a Plus · Excellent communication skills. · Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. · Must be proficient in operating a computer and using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Plan material requirements based on the master sales order schedule · Place purchase orders as needed to support those requirements · Issue individual production orders (work orders) and kits as work is scheduled. · Follow orders through production to completion to ensure customer needs are met. · Monitor design changes, material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions to update ship schedules and collaborate with management, sales, production, and engineering. · Keep the assembly department stocked with the appropriate parts and materials to meet the production schedule. · Coordinate and expedite flow of all parts and materials between outside processes, assembly, inspection, and shipping. · Release parts for outside processing as required by the production schedule. · Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure that all production schedules and deliveries are met and notify of any deviations from schedule. · Ensure inventory levels are sufficient to support manufacturing and on time delivery. · Other duties as assigned. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS · Experience in an Aerospace manufacturing environment preferred · Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects. · Ability to work well within a team environment with strong communication skills both verbal and written. Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Work Location: In person

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