Buyer/Planner

Job Description

• Plan and procure materials and services to support build plans, forecasts, and changing sales demand.


• Analyze forecast and actual consumption history for trends and maintain optimal safety stock and inventory levels to ensure product availability.


• Maintain and promote strong relationships with suppliers, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Distribution, and any other internal customers.


• Be responsible for the accuracy of the data that drives the system interface and subsequent output (i.e., delivery dates, lead times, minimum order quantity, safety stock, parent-child relationships, etc.).


• Represent Supply Chain in Material Review and Change Control boards as well as various other inter-departmental meetings and projects.


• Sources, purchases, plans, and schedules the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods, and related material through production and inventory process.


• Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.


• Actively participate and drive in efforts to lower inventory and drive down material costs.


• The demand will be low-volume but there will be long lead times, so the ideal candidate will need to be proactive in getting components ordered.


• They will interact with production to make sure they are in line with any production fluctuations.

About Aerotek:

Your success starts with the right career opportunity. Aerotek uses a people-focused approach to connect job seekers to incredible opportunities with leading organizations. Established in 1983, we've grown to become a consistent Best of Staffing® winner for talent satisfaction because of our dedication to exceptional service. Serving over 300,000 contract workers every year, we specialize in placing workers with engineering, scientific, professional and industrial skill sets. Aerotek is proud to offer competitive benefits, including contributory medical, dental and vision insurance, weekly pay, discounts on consumer goods and services and more.