Sr. Buyer​/Planner

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title:

Sr. Buyer/Planner Reporting To:

Mgr., Supply Chain

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NYEvery day, millions of people rely on Moog’s high-performance motion control components. Industrial applications all over the world depend on our ground-breaking technologies which allow machines to be controlled with astonishing precision and accuracy. We’ve done this with unparalleled excellence for 75 years due to the talented and dedicated people that enjoy solving technical problems and making the impossible possible in motion control.

Our Industrial Group is eager to welcome a savvy Sr. Buyer/Planner to their team in East Aurora, NY! This Sr. Buyer/Planner be responsible for the analysis of products/program requirements and the generation of realistic production schedules for the Moog machine shop, assembly and test, and the externally sourced supply chain. You will report to the Supply Chain Manager and enjoy an onsite, collaborative work structure with a flexible schedule.

As our Sr. Buyer/Planner, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for:

Analyzing Bills of Material, routings, and demand.

Placing purchase orders or work orders for required level of product; ensure proper part coding and provide input to BOM structure.

Monitoring status and maintain accurate schedules within MRP. Communicate issues in a timely manner to Master Planner and/or Program Manager.

Works directly with the internal supply chain to optimize workflow. Monitor and adjusts schedules regularly through capacity constrained areas.

Work through corporate purchasing and expediting to optimize product flow through the majority of suppliers; direct interface with suppliers may be required.

Maintain purchase order authority, setting pricing/new sources based on price history; support quoting efforts and negotiate pricing as needed.

Make proactive efforts with supply base (both internal and external suppliers) to improve on-time delivery or quality and reduce cost.

Mentor/train new employees and more junior team members on planning/buying processes.

To be considered for the Sr. Buyer/Planner role, you will need to bring with you:

A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, and 2+ years’ experience in a similar Buyer/Planner role~OR~An Associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, and 5+ years’ experience in a similar Buyer/Planner role Comprehensive knowledge of materials and requirements planning tools

Knowledge of Continuous Improvement principles

SAP experience is a big plus!

How we care for you:

Financial Rewards:
Great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Work/Life Balance:
Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance

Health & Wellbeing:
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages

Professional Skills Development:
Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

Collaborative and Welcoming Culture:
Warm, respectful, family-like environment rooted in our 12 core values. Enhanced by multiple employee-led Employee Resource Groups, and various team-building activities, delivering a truly open and supportive workplace.

Additional site-specific benefits including an on-site wellness center, miles of walking trails, sports leagues, exciting employee engagement events and more!#LI-SR1

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $80,000.00–$ Annually Salary Range Disclaimer The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in…