Planner/Buyer

Moog • Buffalo, NY

13h • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Job Title : Planner/Buyer Reporting To: Manager, Process Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NY Moog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting edge innovation for our valued customers. Our Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that allows for constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities. Internal Intro Grow your career internally at Moog! Our best talent comes from within, and we are delighted to announce a great opportunity to join our incredible Defense team in East Aurora, NY as a Planner/Buyer ! This person has primary scheduling responsibility for multiple areas of the business, including but not limited to Assembly & Test, supporting the Missiles, Land & Sea Systems, and Turreted Weapon Systems business units. This person can expect to perform tactical planning and supply chain functions. This person will be responsible for communication and maintaining relationships with their cross-functional program teams for status updates on component status and kit releases. Additional responsibilities include forming and maintaining relationships with critical suppliers, ownership of status calls, and on-site visits as needed. Our Defense division in East Aurora, NY is looking for a Planner/Buyer to join our dynamic team! The Planner/Buyer is responsible for end-to-end planning and procurement primarily for our hydraulic servovalve business and other Defense Business Units within SDG. You will hold responsibility for: Program Planning and Execution: Reviewing demand inputs to align supply dates with program needs Providing reliable completion and delivery dates to internal stakeholders Collaborating with suppliers, production, and engineering to support component gating and kit releases Leading model status discussions with cross-functional program teams and releasing work orders to production Communicating risks associated with long-lead items and single-source suppliers Procurement: Placing and expediting purchase orders; monitoring PO status and delivery dates Negotiating pricing & lead-time with suppliers to meet program deadlines Escalating supplier issues as necessary Inventory & Systems: Providing program teams with status report-outs with effective communication Active participation in tiered meetings Supporting master planning with lead-time updates Individual contributor to cross-functional problem-solving initiatives and continuous improvement activities

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field, and 2+ relevant years experience ~OR~ An Associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field, and 6+ relevant years experience
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

• Any advanced degree or professional certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Reviewing demand inputs to align supply dates with program needs
• Providing reliable completion and delivery dates to internal stakeholders
• Collaborating with suppliers, production, and engineering to support component gating and kit releases
• Leading model status discussions with cross-functional program teams and releasing work orders to production
• Communicating risks associated with long-lead items and single-source suppliers
• Placing and expediting purchase orders; monitoring PO status and delivery dates
• Negotiating pricing & lead-time with suppliers to meet program deadlines
• Escalating supplier issues as necessary
• Providing program teams with status report-outs with effective communication
• Active participation in tiered meetings
• Supporting master planning with lead-time updates
• Individual contributor to cross-functional problem-solving initiatives and continuous improvement activities

Benefits

• great compensation package
• annual profit sharing
• matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees