Planner/Buyer Sr

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At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources and respectful culture support you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As a Sr. 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 to reduce spare 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:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration; or equivalent experience in roles related to Supply Chain is a plus.
• Over 10 years procurement experience preferably in a multi-project aerospace environment.
• A professional designation Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) or registration in the educational program of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (CPP/ PLog/ CPIM) an asset
• 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.
• Excellent knowledge of competitive bidding process, contract administration and purchasing best practices, including sustainability.
• Require experience in the application of the competitive bid process to the acquisition of aerospace operations goods and services.
• Excellent computer skills (MS office etc)
• Experience in an inventory or Repair Station environment an asset

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Define Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) with 100% company match at 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities