Buyer / Planner

Buyer / Planner Position

Buyer / Planner Location : Moncks Corner, SC, United States

Job Family : Procurement

Job Type : Regular

Parker Aerospace develops technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission : 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter, and make a difference. The vision of Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division is to be the global leader in the design, development, manufacture, and service of engine fuel, lubrication, and thermal management systems and components for aerospace / defense and industrial applications. By leveraging our expertise in analysis, atomization, combustion, fluid metering, and control coupled with enterprise excellence we will exceed customer expectations and achieve our business objectives.

Position Summary

Buyer / Planner responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Managing Parker procurement of materials and services to support quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
• Ensuring timely acquisitions of product or service from known sources of supply.
• Planning, scheduling, and monitoring the efficient movement of materials through the production cycle to ensure the shipment of products as scheduled to maximize on-time delivery.
• Resolving issues in the areas of requisition accuracy and completeness, on-time delivery, and supplier payment.
• Maximizing inventory turns while minimizing cost of freight, cost of quality, and lead time.

Responsibilities

Purchases parts, equipment, and materials by preparing request for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. Plans, schedules, and manages production capacity load to ensure maximum on-time delivery. Responsible for maintenance and accuracy of open purchase orders, quotes, work orders, and part master data. Maintains accurate lead times for assigned commodities. Monitors and evaluates production execution to plan and supplier performance. Advises appropriate personnel of production issues or impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery. Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier / manufacturing issues. Facilitates the resolution of issues by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel. Negotiates and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes with suppliers. Provides parts, equipment, and materials information by answering questions and requests. Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Maintains a variety of schedules, records, and reports pertaining to the tracking of materials through the production cycle and availability of production resources. Assists in executing requisite system transactions needed to support the receipt, storage, and transferring of material. Responsible for inventory levels. Generates tracking reports and performs data entry as required. Participates in continuous improvement activities and provides suggestions for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. Participates in developing alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers. Participates in supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. May complete supplier certification as part of a technical and / or quality team. Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. Complies with Government / Commercial Practices Manual (GPM / CPM) policies and procedures.

Qualifications

4 year college degree in Supply Chain management or relevant discipline. Experience and / or exposure to supply chain concepts and methodologies, and manufacturing through internships or training programs. Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities. Must have intermediate computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts. Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package. Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind.

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including :

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and / or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.