Purchasing & Planning Agent; Aerospace WICHITA

Competitive pay and compensation benefits package. Candidates must possess strong work ethic and problem solving skills. Drug test and background check required.

Location:Wichita, KS – ON SITE POSITION
Company:Maynard Inc.
Job Type:Full-time

Pay:$50,000 – $75,000 annually; based on experience and performance
Schedule:Monday–Friday, 7AM-3:30PM, with
overtime
as needed

About Maynard Inc.

Since
1982
, Maynard Inc. has been a trusted leader in
high-precision CNC machining and advanced fabrication
, delivering critical components, assemblies, and kits for
aerospace, space, defense, and commercial customers worldwide
. With over
250,000 square feet of ITAR-controlled manufacturing space
and more than
40 years of innovation
, we are a growth-focused team committed to quality, reliability, and continual improvement.

Position Summary

Maynard Inc. is seeking a
technical Purchasing & Planning Agent
to support
aerospace manufacturing operations
through
procurement, production planning, and routing control
. This role is responsible for ensuring
material availability, supplier performance, and manufacturing process integrity
in compliance with
customer specifications, quality standards, and production schedules
.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute
  procurement and supply chain activities
  including
  RFQs, vendor selection, and purchase order management
• Analyze
  supplier quotes
  for
  cost, lead time, and technical compliance
  with
  drawings and specifications
• Manage
  open purchase orders
  ,
  delivery schedules
  , and
  supplier performance metrics (OTD, quality)
• Develop and maintain
  manufacturing routings and work instructions
  for
  new and sustaining aerospace products
• Ensure
  configuration control
  and implement
  engineering changes (ECOs/ECNs)within ERP systems
• Interpret
  blueprints, GD&T, and technical specifications
  to validate
  process capability and requirements
• Coordinate with
  Engineering, Quality, Production Control, and Contracts
  to resolve
  non-conformances and material shortages
• Support
  MRB, rework routing, and deviation processes
  as required
• Monitor
  inventory, demand signals, and production schedules
  to prevent line stoppages
• Maintain accurate data in
  ERP/MRP systems (Ability 585 preferred)and generate
  planning and procurement reports

Qualifications

• Experience in
  aerospace manufacturing, production planning, or supply chain
• Strong understanding of
  MRP/ERP systems
  ,
  BOMs, routings, and inventory control
• Ability to read and interpret
  engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications
• Knowledge of
  configuration management and change control processes
• Familiarity with
  quality systems (AS9100), traceability, and compliance requirements
• Advanced skills in
  Microsoft Excel
  (data analysis, reporting)
• Strong
  analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a
  fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment

Education & Experience

• High school diploma required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
  in
  Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business
  preferred
• Experience with
  configuration control, ECO/ECN processes, or production control
  strongly preferred
• Hybrid office/shop floor environment
• Ability to lift up to
  50 lbs
  and support
  shop floor operations
• Competitive
  health, dental, and vision insurance
• SEP-IRA eligibility after 3 years
• Paid Time Off (PTO)available after a
  60-day introductory period
  , with increased accrual based on tenure
• On-the-job training and mentorship
• Opportunities for
  career growth and advancement
• Family-owned, team-oriented workplace culture
• Company focus on
  work ethic, productivity, problem-solving, and continuous improvement

At Maynard, Inc. we believe in taking care of our people. That's why we offer some of the best benefits in the industry. Here's what you can look forward to when you join our team.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with Maynard, Inc. depends soley on your qualifications.

Established in 1982, Maynard, Inc. is a leading manufacturer located in Northwest Arkansas and South-Central Kansas, for aerospace and commercial fabricated and machined parts, and structures. We have over 250,000 square feet of DDTC registered ITAR controlled manufacturing space.