Associate Buyer/Planner Analyst

Moog Inc; East Aurora (NY); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Profit sharing

401k match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Moog Inc. seeks an Associate Buyer/Planner Analyst to join the Buffalo, NY area. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate production materials across Moog facilities to meet customer commitments and ensure on‑time delivery.

Role involves analyzing demand, maintaining PBOMs, and supporting cross‑functional teams with inventory management and capacity planning. Strong Excel and SAP order-entry skills are essential; APICS credentials are a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience; a 2-year degree with 5+ years is also considered.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of planning, production control, supply chain, inventory management, or operations.
• APICS or other certifications are a plus.
• Planning, operations, manufacturing, or technical experience is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Analyze and maintain planning parameters in line with material strategies and demand profiles.
• Convert demand signals into work orders per established planning processes.
• Monitor shortages and supplier lead times; mitigate risks to schedules.
• Develop achievable, balanced production plans aligned with demand and capacity.
• Perform capacity analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Escalate schedule impacts, material constraints, and delivery risks as needed.
• Maintain PBOMs based on changing demand requirements.
• Construct and maintain Line of Balance analyses; monitor progress.
• Support audits and inventory reviews involving customer-owned inventory.
• Manage WIP within planner codes and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Provide work center scheduling support and clear-to-build updates.
• Coordinate material movement across Moog facilities; IPO/OSP escalation.
• Enter and maintain SAP Sales Orders accurately and timely.
• Support overall production control and material planning for customer commitments.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Prioritize multiple tasks

Analytical problem solving

Work under pressure

Understanding regulations/processes

Planning / production control / supply

APICS certification

Planning/operations/technical exp.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree + 3 years exp

2-year degree + 5+ years exp

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

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. Job Title: 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.