Are you looking for your next challenge and commodity to own? As a Buyer/Planner :with us, you will be responsible for the procurement of materials and services to support delivery and cost requirements to meet the manufacturing demands. You will serve as a single point of contact to electronic suppliers to ensure an efficient means of communication between both, EFW and the supplier. You will coordinate with inventory management and use materials management and inventory control principles and techniques to maintain accurate inventory levels and to meet the needs of the business.
You will be a part of our growing Supply Chain team, supporting our Avionics manufacturing organization.
What you will be doing:

• 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.

• Maximize inventory turns while minimizing cost of freight, cost of quality and lead time.

• 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.

• 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.

What you will bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations or related field

• 5 years of industry related experience with contract manufacturing, managing PCB and electronics supply chain. Related experience could include several supply chain areas: procurement, contract negotiations, logistics, materials management, planning, inventory and/or warehousing

• Experience in lean practices a plus

• APICS certification in one or more of the following disciplines is desirable: CPIM, CIRM, and CSCP

• Experience with Kanban and “Lean Material Handling” is desirable.

• Team player with excellent leadership, technical and communication skills.

The target wage/salary range for this role is $80k - $100K, depending on education and experience.
**Must be authorized to work in the U.S. **:
**This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization**:
We are the perfect sized organization where you can make a difference and see your work come to life! We need a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to help position our company for new growth and improved social responsibility. AvtechTyee believes that in-person interactions are necessary to support and drive innovation, productivity, cross-functional collaboration, effective communication, team cohesion, and employee engagement. Working on site at the facility is required.
Since 1958 AvtechTyee has been a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of electronic systems and structural parts for the aerospace industry, with a focus in Communications, Power Lighting and Control, Electro-Mechanical, Switches and Connectors, Indicators, and Rods and Struts. AvtechTyee’ s products are flying onboard 42 aircraft types within the air transport, regional commuter, and business jet sectors, serving 450 customers in 49 countries of the world. AvtechTyee manufactures a large range of Tie Rods, Push-Pull Rods, and Control Rods assemblies in Aluminum, Titanium, or Stainless Steel and our composite strut design combines lightweight composite materials with AvtechTyee’s proprietary insert. AvtechTyee can design a customized rod to fit any aerospace application. Our versatility in supporting aerospace electronics requirements ranges from the custom design and manufacturing of complex power supplies to complete Digital Audio Systems. The innovative design teams at AvtechTyee help anchor our competitive edge in this industry as we offer a broad range of system solutions and a proven ability to design, certify and manufacture equipment requiring electrical, mechanical, optical and software capabilities.
AvtechTyee is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act. AvtechTyee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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