Aerospace Buyer & Planner I

Astronics Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astronics PECO, located in Clackamas, Oregon, seeks a Buyer/Planner I to support production with purchase orders, material availability, and MRP-driven planning in a regulated aerospace setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Engineering and multiple internal teams, ensuring BOM accuracy and timely scheduling of production activities while improving supply chain effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and related experience will be considered.
• Some experience in production purchasing and/or manufacturing planning in a job shop/OEM or similar manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and basic understanding of how they are used to manage inventory, plan production, and minimize downtime.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel (sorting, filtering, basic formulas; advanced skills a plus), Word, and presentation software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong ability to collaborate across Production, Engineering, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Supply Chain.
• Basic knowledge of lean / throughput techniques and MRP theory and concepts; interest in LEAN projects and Kaizen events.
• ASCM/APICS, ISM or related supply chain/operations coursework or certification preferred, but not required.
• Experience with aerospace/government/defense (ITAR) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor purchase orders and procure materials to support production plans.
• Perform routine MRP analysis in support of forecast and customer requirements; ensure material availability and respond to demand fluctuations.
• Build and maintain stable working relationships with suppliers and communicate quality and documentation requirements.
• Monitor material levels and the status of materials; provide basic reports to management on material status, shortages, and schedule adherence.
• Work to resolve material shortage issues; identify, elevate, and mitigate potential parts shortages.
• Provide input on supplier performance evaluation.
• Ensure that all inventory items are purchased from approved sources and in accordance with internal procedures and quality standards.
• Release or defer job orders based on MRP demand, capacity, and material availability. Analyze MRP and understand capacity to level-load schedule.
• Work closely with Engineering to help maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOMs) and manufacturing plans, and to support scheduling of NPI (New Product Introduction) activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Ability to work under deadlines

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Astronics PECO, located in Clackamas, Oregon, seeks a Buyer/Planner I to support production with purchase orders, material availability, and MRP-driven planning in a regulated aerospace setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Engineering and multiple internal teams, ensuring BOM accuracy and timely scheduling of production activities while improving supply chain effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.