Aerospace Buyer/Planner - Keep Production Moving

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Additional voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Any other paid leave required by Fed,

Holiday pay where applicable

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Wichita, KS is hiring a Buyer/Planner to keep aerospace production on track by ensuring critical materials, tools, and aircraft parts are available when needed. You will source, purchase, expedite orders, and maintain accurate inventory records in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in aviation or materials management, strong planning and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Typically 3+ years of experience in aviation, materials management, purchasing, or a related environment.
• Strong planning, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of inventory planning, procurement, and inventory management systems.
• Familiarity with aircraft parts, supplier programs, and repair station inventory processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business applications.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials, tools, and components from internal and external suppliers.
• Expedite purchase orders and monitor material deliveries to support production schedules.
• Prioritize critical material needs and maintain shortage reports.
• Create internal orders and manage inventory documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support inventory control processes.
• Coordinate with suppliers, production teams, and management to resolve material shortages.
• Order and replenish materials, tools, and ground support equipment.
• Identify alternate and superseded part numbers to maintain material availability.
• Represent the department in meetings and communicate material status updates.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Procurement

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial in Wichita, KS is hiring a Buyer/Planner to keep aerospace production on track by ensuring critical materials, tools, and aircraft parts are available when needed. You will source, purchase, expedite orders, and maintain accurate inventory records in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in aviation or materials management, strong planning and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office.