Direct Materials Procurement​/Planner; Aerospace

Position: Direct Materials Procurement / Planner (Aerospace)
Our Offering

* Competitive wages - ranges from $56,000 - 72,000 (depending on education and experience);

* Eligible for medical and dental benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire;

* Regular increases, dependent upon performance, until top rate is reached;

* Opportunities for advancement into varying positions with higher pay scales;

* Up to 6% in Pension Matching Contributions, effective 60 days from benefits activation;

* An annual Defined Profit-Sharing Plan (dependent upon company performance);

* Employee Discount programs are available for all employees;

* Clean, bright and climate-controlled production areas;

* This posting is for an existing vacancy;

* AI is not used to review our applicants.

Your

Key Responsibilities

* Communicate with Suppliers on a daily basis

* Create Purchase Orders, Info. records and handle source changes

* Regularly analyze order plans, and double-check availability of stocks of materials, parts and components (demand/capacity analyses)

* Arrange, schedule and prioritize sequences, quantities and target date based on DCC (demand capacity checks)

* Determine daily work order sequence, and level weekly sequence planning on a daily basis

* Execute load balancing calculations, and cooperate with master planning for optimized plans

* Monitor deliveries as scheduled, and propose measures in case of deviation

* Analyze data to identify trends and potential issues, and provide solutions to mitigate risks

* Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with supply chain to ensure materials availability

* Assess duty and tariff amounts for shipment, ensuring compliance with international trade laws and regulations

* Execute customs-related administration, including providing documents and gathering informaiton for clearance

* Connect with Customs team and Authorities to resolve any discrepencies

* Verify correctness of shipping invoices, cross-checking against purchase orders and delivery receipts to ensure completeness

* Implement processes, (forecasting) methods and systems for demand planning to meet business requirements

* Analyze sales leads and contract information from sales areas, conduct demand planning and regular reporting (monthly/weekly)

* Support the Manager to coordinate with other departments, to ensure alignment of demand and capacity planning strategies

* Support the implementation of the global purchasing strategy in alignment with all respective stakeholders

Your Qualifications

* Vocationally trained in Supply Chain Management and Purchasing

* Undergraduate Degree in SCM, or business-related field or equivalent qualification with demonstrated competency

* Two years' experience in Planning or similar position

* Demonstrates leadership qualities

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Analytical thinking skills

* Goal and results oriented

* Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

* Prefer previous experience with ERP systems (SAP)