Associate Buyer/Planner Analyst

Moog Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

FSA/HSA contributions

Flexible PTO & holidays

Job summary

Moog Inc. is seeking an Associate Buyer/Planner Analyst in Buffalo, NY, to drive production planning, material flow, and scheduling with cross-functional teams. You will convert demand into work orders, monitor lead times, and optimize inventory to meet customer commitments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering, requiring strong Excel skills, attention to regulatory details, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years of relevant experience; 2-year degree with 5+ years considered.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of planning, production control, supply chain, inventory management, or operations is preferred.
• APICS or similar certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain planning parameters aligned with material strategies and demand profiles.
• Convert demand signals into work orders per established planning processes.
• Monitor material shortages and supplier lead times to mitigate risks to production.
• Develop achievable, balanced production plans based on demand and capacity.
• Perform capacity analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Escalate schedule impacts and material constraints as needed.
• Manage WIP and maintain optimal inventory levels within planner codes.
• Assist in PBOM maintenance and Line of Balance analyses.
• Support audits and inventory reviews involving customer-owned inventory.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Regulatory understanding

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Pressure management

Planning/production knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

2-year degree with 5+ years experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Associate Buyer/Planner Analyst

Reporting To: Value Stream Planning Lead, Senior Planner Buyer.

Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NY.

Moog, Inc. is a global leader in high-performance motion control systems, designing and manufacturing advanced solutions that support aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical applications worldwide.

Our Commercial Aircraft Group (CAG) in East Aurora, NY is currently seeking an Associate Buyer/Planner Analyst to join a collaborative and fast-paced operations team. In this role, you will serve as a key contributor to Production Control activities, helping ensure the successful planning, coordination, and execution of production schedules to meet customer commitments. The position supports all phases of planning and material flow management while partnering closely with manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and operations teams to drive on-time delivery and operational excellence.

To be considered for this Associate Buyer/Planner Analyst role, here's what you'll typically need to bring with you:

• Typically, a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of prior relevant experience; a 2-year degree and 5+ years of relevant experience will also be considered
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to understand and apply complex regulations, procedures, and business processes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines
• Knowledge of planning, production control, supply chain, inventory management, or operations processes is preferred
• APICS or other industry- recognized certifications are a plus
• Planning, operations, manufacturing, or technical experience is preferred

As our Associate Buyer/Planner Analyst, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for:

• Analyze and maintain planning parameters in alignment with material strategies, inventory plans, and business demand profiles
• Convert demand signals into work orders in accordance with established planning systems and processes
• Monitor material shortages and supplier lead times, taking action to mitigate risks to production schedules
• Develop achievable and balanced production plans that align with customer demand and operational capacity
• Perform capacity analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production requirements
• Escalate schedule impacts, material constraints, and customer delivery risks as needed
• Determine Engineering Order effectiveness and evaluate impacts to schedules and obsolescence management activities
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to review component, program, and production status
• Support audits and inventory reviews involving customer-owned inventory
• Manage work-in-process (WIP) within assigned planner codes and maintain optimal inventory levels
• Provide work center scheduling support and clear-to-build status updates
• Facilitate the review and maintenance of Planning Bills of Material (PBOMs) based on changing demand requirements
• Construct and maintain Line of Balance (LOB) analyses, identifying gaps and priorities and monitoring progress to completion
• Maintain production flow through order expediting, work order releases, prove-out tracking, and aging WIP reviews
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the Planning organization and Value Stream teams
• Coordinate material movement and planning activities across internal Moog facilities to support business needs
• Serve as a point of contact for IPO and OSP escalation issues
• Monitor and support on-time delivery performance of IPO parts
• Maintain OTIF performance tracking and reporting
• Perform interplant purchasing activities, including IPO, OTPO, and Sales Order creation and maintenance
• Ensure accurate and timely Sales Order entry and maintenance within SAP
• Support overall production control and material planning activities to ensure successful execution of customer commitments

How We Care For You

Financial Rewards: Great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program

Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages

Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Additional Benefits: Site-specific benefits may also be available depending on location and business needs.

Salary Range Transparency

Buffalo, NY $65,000.00-$80,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.