Buyer​/Planner

Keep Aerospace Moving Launch Your Supply Chain Career with PDS Tech Commercial Pay Rate: $38.00/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a Buyer/Planner in Wichita, KS who will help keep production on track by ensuring critical materials, tools, and aircraft parts are available when they're needed. If you're organized, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

• Source and purchase materials, tools, and components from internal and external suppliers.

• Expedite purchase orders and monitor material deliveries to support production schedules.

• Prioritize critical material needs and maintain shortage reports.

• Create internal orders and manage inventory documentation.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and support inventory control processes.

• Coordinate with suppliers, production teams, and management to resolve material shortages.

• Order and replenish materials, tools, and ground support equipment.

• Identify alternate and superseded part numbers to maintain material availability.

• Represent the department in meetings and communicate material status updates.

• Typically 3+ years of experience in aviation, materials management, purchasing, or a related environment.

• Strong planning, organizational, and multitasking skills.

• Basic knowledge of inventory planning, procurement, and inventory management systems.

• Familiarity with aircraft parts, supplier programs, and repair station inventory processes.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business applications.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Experience in aerospace supply chain, purchasing, or inventory control.

• Knowledge of aircraft parts, materials, and production planning.

• Experience supporting fast-paced manufacturing or maintenance operations.

$38.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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