Sr. Planner/Buyer - Military Business Unit

StandardAero; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation solutions provider in Winnipeg is seeking a Planner/Buyer Sr to handle material planning and purchasing processes. The ideal candidate has experience in the aerospace sector, proficiency in ERP and strong analytical skills. This position offers excellent benefits, including healthcare and a company pension. Join a respected team committed to delivering quality in aviation.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare

Company pension with 100% match

Paid Time Off starting on day one

Bonus opportunities

Learning & Training opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years in planning and purchasing; aerospace/aviation preferred.
• Strong understanding of BOM structures, demand planning and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Convert MRP demand signals into purchase orders.
• Analyze lead times and optimize inventory.
• Monitor supplier OTD and collaborate on part revisions.

Skills

ERP/MRP planning modules

Excel analytics

Communication

Supplier-relationship skills

Education

Associate's degree in Supply Chain or Business

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources and respectful culture support you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As a Planner/Buyer Sr, you will plan material requirements and execute purchase orders for complex assemblies, balancing inventory levels with customer delivery commitments.

What you’ll do:

• Convert MRP demand signals into purchase orders, schedule agreements and work orders.
• Analyze lead times, safety stock and lot sizing to optimize inventory investment.
• Monitor supplier OTD and expedite or reschedule as needed to meet production changes.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality on part revisions and obsolescence management.
• Review inventory discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with Warehouse.
• Provide data and recommendations to management on supply risks and mitigation plans.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• 4+ years in planning and purchasing; aerospace/aviation preferred.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP planning modules and Excel analytics.
• Strong understanding of BOM structures, demand planning and procurement processes.
• Excellent communication and supplier‑relationship skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• 4+ years in planning and purchasing.
• Supply chain experience in the aerospace industry is preferred.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Company pension with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities