Buyer/Planner - Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Auburn, CA
About the Job
Buyer/Planner
Location CA, Auburn
Department Supply Chain
Employment Type Full Time
About Crane:
Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
AUBURN
Founded in 1968, Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ Auburn, Calif., facility, owns a rich history of excellence in the design and manufacturing of multi-stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications. Throughout the years, our Auburn team has developed a reputation for providing industry-leading complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission-critical engine/APU systems. Located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at a new, state-of-the-art 65,000 sq. ft. facility, start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics.
Job Summary:
The BuyerPlanner is responsibleformanaging all aspects ofpurchasingcomponents from suppliersin order toassuretimelydelivery of parts to support production needs. In addition, the BuyerPlanner is the communication andlogisticslink between Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Scheduler, and Purchasing.
Essential Functions:
+ Perform material requirements planning through high interaction/coordination with manufacturing personnel and external suppliers to support the Value Stream
+ Communicate priorities and schedule changes to Outside Processing Suppliers on a daily basisto support changes in production requirements
+ Adept at establishingand maintaining positive working relationships with suppliers; Analyze common supplier problems with help from Leadership, ProcurementSpecialistsand other Buyers to improve Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
+ Own and drive an inventory action plan to maintainproper inventory levels and achieve turns goals of key production components.
+ Proficient with the usage of both push and pull-based replenishment systems to improve inventory turns and prevent part shortages.
+ Monitor supplier orderstoassuretheyareshippedon atimelybasistosupporttheValue Stream
+ Comfortable with tactical supplier management. Negotiate blanket purchase orders and pursue cost reduction initiatives that eliminateadverse cost increases (PPI/PPV). Improve supplier quality and delivery to fit product mix and needs.
+ Obtain quotes from suppliers for production material and Outside Processing operations
+ Interact with sourcing teams to ensure best practices and greatest leverage in procurement, low-costregion sourcing, supplier assessment & management.
+ Publish daily shortage report to communicate current delivery information from suppliers
+ Resolve invoice discrepancies on a timelybasis
+ Manage supplier quality through the Non-Conforming Report (NCR) Process; Minimize production impact by ensuring discrepant materials are addressed with Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement Quality, Supervisors and Suppliers
+ Work closely with suppliers and Procurement Quality Engineers to resolve Corrective Action Requests (CARs) generated from NCRs
+ ObtainReturn MerchandiseAuthorization(RMA), andprocessreturntransactionsin ourERP System; Follow Debit Memoprocessforsupplierreworkofdiscrepantmaterials
+ Some experience in facilitation, leadership, and participation in cross-functional projects, “Just Do It” (JDIs), and Kaizen events across the site. Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement as measured by business impact.
+ Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Minimum Qualifications :
+ Experience:2+ years of experience buying in a similar industryordemonstratedequivalent knowledge of supply chain function through work experience or school
+ Knowledge:In-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process used in the operating unit of assignment; Working knowledge of buying, and ordering procedures; Working knowledge of production planning, material requirements planning and Kanban systems; Working knowledge of computer systems that support production, e.g., inventory control,purchasing, production scheduling andMaterials Requirement Planning (MRP)
+ Skills/Abilities:Well-developed skill in communicating with others; Proficiency in Excel and Word; Ability to coordinate materials and production schedules with multiple teams, solve urgent problems associated with the manufacture of products and document and communicate production outcomes and trends; Ability to perform math and logic computations requiring sequencing of times, critical incidents, and numeric information; Ability to negotiate changes with vendors and manufacturing teams
+ Education/Certification:BA or BSdegree in Supply Chain, Business, or Materials-related fielddesired
+ Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications :
+ Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment
Top Benefits:
Salary range: $74,942 to $91,187. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:
• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment
You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careersor visit our website at www.CraneAE.comfor more information on our company and great opportunities.
We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.
In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.
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Location CA, Auburn
Department Supply Chain
Employment Type Full Time
About Crane:
Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
AUBURN
Founded in 1968, Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ Auburn, Calif., facility, owns a rich history of excellence in the design and manufacturing of multi-stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications. Throughout the years, our Auburn team has developed a reputation for providing industry-leading complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission-critical engine/APU systems. Located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at a new, state-of-the-art 65,000 sq. ft. facility, start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics.
Job Summary:
The BuyerPlanner is responsibleformanaging all aspects ofpurchasingcomponents from suppliersin order toassuretimelydelivery of parts to support production needs. In addition, the BuyerPlanner is the communication andlogisticslink between Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Scheduler, and Purchasing.
Essential Functions:
+ Perform material requirements planning through high interaction/coordination with manufacturing personnel and external suppliers to support the Value Stream
+ Communicate priorities and schedule changes to Outside Processing Suppliers on a daily basisto support changes in production requirements
+ Adept at establishingand maintaining positive working relationships with suppliers; Analyze common supplier problems with help from Leadership, ProcurementSpecialistsand other Buyers to improve Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
+ Own and drive an inventory action plan to maintainproper inventory levels and achieve turns goals of key production components.
+ Proficient with the usage of both push and pull-based replenishment systems to improve inventory turns and prevent part shortages.
+ Monitor supplier orderstoassuretheyareshippedon atimelybasistosupporttheValue Stream
+ Comfortable with tactical supplier management. Negotiate blanket purchase orders and pursue cost reduction initiatives that eliminateadverse cost increases (PPI/PPV). Improve supplier quality and delivery to fit product mix and needs.
+ Obtain quotes from suppliers for production material and Outside Processing operations
+ Interact with sourcing teams to ensure best practices and greatest leverage in procurement, low-costregion sourcing, supplier assessment & management.
+ Publish daily shortage report to communicate current delivery information from suppliers
+ Resolve invoice discrepancies on a timelybasis
+ Manage supplier quality through the Non-Conforming Report (NCR) Process; Minimize production impact by ensuring discrepant materials are addressed with Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement Quality, Supervisors and Suppliers
+ Work closely with suppliers and Procurement Quality Engineers to resolve Corrective Action Requests (CARs) generated from NCRs
+ ObtainReturn MerchandiseAuthorization(RMA), andprocessreturntransactionsin ourERP System; Follow Debit Memoprocessforsupplierreworkofdiscrepantmaterials
+ Some experience in facilitation, leadership, and participation in cross-functional projects, “Just Do It” (JDIs), and Kaizen events across the site. Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement as measured by business impact.
+ Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Minimum Qualifications :
+ Experience:2+ years of experience buying in a similar industryordemonstratedequivalent knowledge of supply chain function through work experience or school
+ Knowledge:In-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process used in the operating unit of assignment; Working knowledge of buying, and ordering procedures; Working knowledge of production planning, material requirements planning and Kanban systems; Working knowledge of computer systems that support production, e.g., inventory control,purchasing, production scheduling andMaterials Requirement Planning (MRP)
+ Skills/Abilities:Well-developed skill in communicating with others; Proficiency in Excel and Word; Ability to coordinate materials and production schedules with multiple teams, solve urgent problems associated with the manufacture of products and document and communicate production outcomes and trends; Ability to perform math and logic computations requiring sequencing of times, critical incidents, and numeric information; Ability to negotiate changes with vendors and manufacturing teams
+ Education/Certification:BA or BSdegree in Supply Chain, Business, or Materials-related fielddesired
+ Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications :
+ Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment
Top Benefits:
Salary range: $74,942 to $91,187. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:
• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment
You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careersor visit our website at www.CraneAE.comfor more information on our company and great opportunities.
We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.
In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.
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