Aerospace Purchasing & Planning Specialist

Maynard Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

SEP-IRA eligibility after 3 years

Paid Time Off (PTO) after 60 days

On-the-job training and mentorship

Job summary

Maynard Inc., located in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a technical Purchasing & Planning Agent to support aerospace manufacturing through procurement, production planning, and routing control. You will ensure material availability, manage supplier performance, and uphold process integrity aligned with customer specs and schedules.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and working with ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or supply chain
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP, BOMs, routings, and inventory control
• Ability to read 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)
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Procurement and supplier management including RFQs and purchase orders
• Analyze supplier quotes for cost, lead time, and technical compliance
• Manage open POs, delivery schedules, and supplier performance metrics (OTD, quality)
• Develop routings and work instructions for new and sustaining aerospace products
• Ensure configuration control and implement 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 and generate planning and procurement reports

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

MRP/ERP systems

GD&T interpretation

Excel data analysis

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate's or Bachelor degree

Tools

Ability 585

Job description

Maynard Inc., located in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a technical Purchasing & Planning Agent to support aerospace manufacturing through procurement, production planning, and routing control. You will ensure material availability, manage supplier performance, and uphold process integrity aligned with customer specs and schedules.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and working with ERP/MRP systems.