DIRECT REPORTING: Director of Aftermarket & Services
FUNCTIONAL REPORTING: Supply Chain Manager
POSITION DETAILS
Position Summary
The Aftermarket Buyer/Planner is responsible for developing and implementing planning strategies for Aftermarket orders, including spares and repairs.
Principal Activities
Release repair shop orders with required drawings and specifications.
Process orders related to outside manufacturing.
Ensure product availability to the production lines by tracking and expediting shop orders.
Issuer/maintain shop orders as required.
Issuing material requisitions for purchasing.
Assist with inventory management and cycle count activities.
Actively participate and report in daily Gemba and other production control meetings.
Participate in the implementation and utilization of lean principles and drive continuous improvement in the workplace.
Establish priorities and set direction for Kitter and Stock keeper to facilitate and optimize material flow to operations.
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to help troubleshoot and resolve material flow to operations.
Collaborate with Customer Service to develop and manage a process for negotiating supply commitments to customer demands that ensure customer satisfaction.
Process sales demand into purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
Manage procurement activities for a wide variety of materials, processes, and services.
Participate in Supplier Improvement Initiatives.
Support Company policy, procedures, and safety policy.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Understanding work in progress to schedule the flow of supply to support production.
Understanding of constraint based management in a Manufactured or Engineered to Order environment.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Solid understanding of ERP systems.
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.) applications.
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills (internal / external).
Problem solver that works collaboratively within the organization, efficiently and effectively resolves issues related to supply chain flow and meeting demand requirements.
Ability to identify and prioritize multiple issues into clear and simple action plans.
Positive thinker / self-starter and Team Player.
Experience in a high mix/low volume environment is a plus.
Must be a US citizen to meet US Defense requirements.
Education & Experience
Associate's degree in supply chain, Business or Accounting; Bachelor Degree preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Planning and materials management in a manufacturing environment.