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Purchasing & Planning Agent (Aerospace) – WICHITA
Location: Wichita, KS – ON SITE POSITION
Company: Maynard Inc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000 – $75,000 annually; based on experience and performance
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7AM-3:30PM, with overtime as needed
Position Summary
Maynard Inc. is seeking a technical Purchasing & Planning Agent to support aerospace manufacturing operations through procurement, production planning, and routing control. This role is responsible for ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and manufacturing process integrity in compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and production schedules.
About Maynard Inc.
Since 1982, Maynard Inc. has been a trusted leader in high-precision CNC machining and advanced fabrication, delivering critical components, assemblies, and kits for aerospace, space, defense, and commercial customers worldwide. With over 250,000 square feet of ITAR-controlled manufacturing space and more than 40 years of innovation, we are a growth-focused team committed to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
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At Maynard, Inc. we believe in taking care of our people. That's why we offer some of the best benefits in the industry. Here's what you can look forward to when you join our team.
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"Neither the acceptance of this application nor the subsequent entry into any type of employment relationship, either in the position applied for or any other position, and regardless of the contents of employee handbooks, personnel manuals, benefit plans, policy statements, and the like as they may exist from time to time, or other Company practices, shall serve to create an actual or implied contract of employment, or to confer any right to remain an employee of the Company, or otherwise to change in in any respect employment-at-will relationship between it and the undersigned, and the relationship cannot be altered except by a written instrument signed by the President or General Manager of the Company. Both the undersigned and the Company may end the employment relationship at any time, without specified notice or reason.If employed, I understand that the Company may unilaterally change or revise their benefits, policies, and procedures and such changes may include reduction in benefits.
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Purchasing & Planning Agent (Aerospace) – WICHITA
- Wichita, KS
- Full Time
Location: Wichita, KS – ON SITE POSITION
Company: Maynard Inc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000 – $75,000 annually; based on experience and performance
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7AM-3:30PM, with overtime as needed
Position Summary
Maynard Inc. is seeking a technical Purchasing & Planning Agent to support aerospace manufacturing operations through procurement, production planning, and routing control. This role is responsible for ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and manufacturing process integrity in compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and production schedules.
About Maynard Inc.
Since 1982, Maynard Inc. has been a trusted leader in high-precision CNC machining and advanced fabrication, delivering critical components, assemblies, and kits for aerospace, space, defense, and commercial customers worldwide. With over 250,000 square feet of ITAR-controlled manufacturing space and more than 40 years of innovation, we are a growth-focused team committed to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute procurement and supply chain activities including RFQs, vendor selection, and purchase order management
- Analyze supplier quotes for cost, lead time, and technical compliance with drawings and specifications
- Manage open purchase orders, delivery schedules, and supplier performance metrics (OTD, quality)
- Develop and maintain manufacturing routings and work instructions for new and sustaining aerospace products
- Ensure configuration control and implement engineering changes (ECOs/ECNs) within ERP systems
- Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and technical specifications to validate process capability and requirements
- Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Production Control, and Contracts to resolve non-conformances and material shortages
- Support MRB, rework routing, and deviation processes as required
- Monitor inventory, demand signals, and production schedules to prevent line stoppages
- Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems (Ability 585 preferred) and generate planning and procurement reports
- Experience in aerospace manufacturing, production planning, or supply chain
- Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems, BOMs, routings, and inventory control
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications
- Knowledge of configuration management and change control processes
- Familiarity with quality systems (AS9100), traceability, and compliance requirements
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, reporting)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
- High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business preferred
- Experience with configuration control, ECO/ECN processes, or production control strongly preferred
- Hybrid office/shop floor environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and support shop floor operations
- Exposure to manufacturing conditions (noise, temperature variation)
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
- SEP-IRA eligibility after 3 years
- Paid Time Off (PTO) available after a 60-day introductory period, with increased accrual based on tenure
- On-the-job training and mentorship
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Family-owned, team-oriented workplace culture
- Company focus on work ethic, productivity, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
At Maynard, Inc. we believe in taking care of our people. That's why we offer some of the best benefits in the industry. Here's what you can look forward to when you join our team.
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In exchange for the consideration of my job application by Maynard, Inc. (hereinafter called "the Company"), I agree that:
"Neither the acceptance of this application nor the subsequent entry into any type of employment relationship, either in the position applied for or any other position, and regardless of the contents of employee handbooks, personnel manuals, benefit plans, policy statements, and the like as they may exist from time to time, or other Company practices, shall serve to create an actual or implied contract of employment, or to confer any right to remain an employee of the Company, or otherwise to change in in any respect employment-at-will relationship between it and the undersigned, and the relationship cannot be altered except by a written instrument signed by the President or General Manager of the Company. Both the undersigned and the Company may end the employment relationship at any time, without specified notice or reason.If employed, I understand that the Company may unilaterally change or revise their benefits, policies, and procedures and such changes may include reduction in benefits.
I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application.I understand that the misrepresentation or omission of facts called for is cause for dismissal at any time without any previous notice. I hereby give the Company permission to contact schools, previous employers (unless otherwise indicated), references, and others and hereby release the Company from any liability as a result of such contact.
I also understand that(1) the Company has a drug and alcohol policy that provides for pre-employment testing as well as testing after employment; (2) consent to and compliance with such policy is a condition of my employment; and(3) continued employment is based on the successful passing of testing under such policy.I further understand that continued employment may be based on the successful passing of job-related physical examinations.
I further understand that my employment with the Company shall be a get acquainted period of sixty (60) days, and further that at any time during the get acquainted period or thereafter, my employment relation with the Company is terminable at will for any reason by either party.
If I become employed at Maynard, Inc. I understand that the following are not allowed inside company buildings: cell phones, pagers, wireless communication devices, USB Jump Drives, PDA's, flash disk, or any other communication device that has the ability to transfer any information.
I certify that the facts contained in this application are true to the best of my knowledge and understand that, if employed, falsified statements on this application shall be grounds for dismissal. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein and the references and employers listed above to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release the company from all liability for any damage that may result from utilization of such information.
I also understand and agree that no representative of the company has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing, unless it is in writing and signed by an authorized company representative.
This waiver does not permit the release or use of disability-releated or medical information in a manner prohibitied by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant federal and state laws."
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This company is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with Maynard, Inc. depends soley on your qualifications.
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Salary : $50,000 - $75,000