Buyer Planner II - Aftermarket R&O (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Burbank, California, United States of America.

Salary: $86,500–$103,400 annually. Some roles may be eligible for performance-based bonus programs.

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense markets, including aircraft, satellite, medical implant, missile, and unmanned aerial system applications.

What you will do

• Coordinate planning of customer repair units for the Aftermarket organization, including purchase requisitions and reschedules.
• Enter purchase orders for Supplier Integrated Parts and follow up with SIP vendors on open orders.
• Coordinate resolution of material issues to ensure required materials are available.
• Schedule repair jobs through the shop to achieve on-time delivery and contractual turnaround times.
• Collaborate with Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, the Master Scheduler, Purchasing, vendors, and manufacturing teams.
• Champion process improvements focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and on-hand inventory.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of buying experience in a similar industry, or equivalent supply chain knowledge demonstrated through work or education; 2–4 years of buying/planning experience preferred.
• High school diploma required; a BA or BS in Supply Chain, Business, or a Materials-related field is desired.
• Solid understanding of material planning and scheduling methods.
• Knowledge of supply chain best practices related to delivery performance, cost management, material handling, and lead-time reduction.
• In-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process used in the assigned operating unit and working knowledge of buying and ordering procedures.
• Working knowledge of production planning, material requirements planning, and Kanban systems.
• Working knowledge of computer systems supporting inventory control, purchasing, production scheduling, and MRP.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word, with the ability to work with Access databases.
• Ability to coordinate materials and production schedules across multiple teams, solve urgent manufacturing problems, document and communicate production outcomes and trends, perform mathematical and logical computations, and negotiate changes with vendors and manufacturing teams.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, decision-making, creative problem-solving, and teamwork skills in a dynamic environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Normal manufacturing work environment with required safety equipment and possible exposure to loud noise, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust, or fumes.
• Occasional travel may be required to support customers; work is approximately 90% seated and 10% standing, with computer-based work in a cubicle or desk environment.
• Health care, dental, and life insurance beginning on the first day of the month.
• Fifteen days of paid time off accruing from the first day of employment and 12 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and education reimbursement after 90 days of employment.
• Commitment to operational excellence, Lean manufacturing, safety, and a drug-free workplace; background checks are required, and FAA-sensitive positions require participation in a random drug-test pool.