Buyer/Planner Location : MENTOR, OH, United States Job Family : Procurement Job Type : Regular Posted : Jan 21, 2025 Job ID : 53904 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. Summary: Buyer/Planner responsibilities include but are not limited to: + Managing Parker procurement of materials and services to support quality, delivery and cost requirements. + Requires application of basic purchasing principles, theories and concepts. + Ensuring timely acquisitions of product or service from known sources of supply. + Planning, scheduling and monitoring the efficient movement of materials through the production cycle to ensure the shipment of products as scheduled to maximize on time delivery. + Resolving issues in the areas of requisition accuracy and completeness, on-time delivery and supplier payment. + Maximize inventory turns while minimizing cost of freight, cost of quality and lead time. RESPONSIBILITIES: + Purchases parts, equipment, and materials by preparing request for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. + Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. + Plans, schedules and manages production capacity load to ensure maximum on-time delivery. + Responsible for maintenance and accuracy of open purchase orders, quotes, work orders and part master data. + Maintains accurate lead times for assigned commodities. + Monitors and evaluates production execution to plan and supplier performance. + Advises appropriate personnel of production issues or impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery. + Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues. + Facilitates the resolution of issues by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel. + Negotiates and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers. + Provides parts, equipment, and materials information by answering questions and requests. Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. + Maintains a variety of schedules, records, and reports pertaining to the tracking of materials through the production cycle and availability of production resources. + Assists in executing requisite system transactions needed to support the receipt, storage and transferring of material. + Responsible for inventory levels. + Generates tracking reports and performs data entry as required. + Participates in continuous improvement activities and provides suggestions for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. + Participates in developing alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers. + Participates in supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. + May complete supplier certification as part of a technical and/or quality team. + Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. + Complies with Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM) policies and procedures. REQUIREMENTS: + 4-year college degree Supply Chain management or relevant discipline. + Experience and/or exposure to supply chain concepts and methodologies, and manufacturing through internships or training programs. + Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities. + Must have intermediate computer skills and be able to understand of electronic processing. + Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts. + Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices. Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer a competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes: Health and Wellbeing: + Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts. + Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums. + Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support. + On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini mart, and vending machines. + Participation in health and emotional wellbeing challenges with rewards. Financial Security and Growth: + Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan. + Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity. + Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance. Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: + Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year’s. + Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions. + Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth. Career Advancement and Education: + Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year. + Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program. Parker Purpose Opportunities: + Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. + Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year. Additional Benefits: + Employee Perks on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.) + Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000) + Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. 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