Planner/Buyer (6 Month FTC)

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor stock allocations to ensure the correct parts are allocated and the profit margin is measured
• Liaise with Engineers and Technicians to ensure stock is to the required modification standard
• Run reports from the system as required to identify likely stock shortages
• Source most appropriate suppliers for out of stock items, taking account of cost and delivery dates in line with approved supplier listing
• If appropriate maintain an OEM Order system with manufacturer
• Raise orders with suppliers as required to achieve Production Schedule
• Process supplier invoices as required by the end of each accounting period
• Ensure parts information is recorded accurately and kept up to date
• Attend internal meetings as required and take action where appropriate
• Review service levels with suppliers as appropriate to identify and resolve problems
• Control customer owned stock
• Monitor and update sub-contract orders
• Produce reports for stock value, stock turn, service levels or as required, in line with agreed procedures

Other Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Health and Safety and environmental requirements and regulations
• Adhere to the Company Information and Protection Policy (IPP)
• Comply with statutory requirements and regulations and Company requirements
• Carry out any other reasonable request within current competence level
• Assist in the training of team members ensuring best practice standards are maintained
• Self-development will be the responsibility of the post-holder. Training and development will be identified and opportunities sought to increase personal effectiveness

Technical Knowledge/Qualifications:

• Computer literate with above average Microsoft Excel skills

Benefits that make life better:

• 206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays
• 4% employer match pension scheme
• YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more!
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous paid sick leave
• Life assurance cover
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa