Buyer/Planner

Davis Manufacturing; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer/Planner to join our procurement team. This role plans and releases work orders based on customer needs and factory capacity, purchasing parts and services to support requirements, and selecting suitable suppliers to meet delivery goals.

You will monitor supplier performance, manage delivery and costs, support RFQ processes with estimators, and communicate schedules with factory managers and shipping to ensure on-time shipments.

Qualifications

• Supply chain management background required.
• Proficient in computer software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing workflow.
• Understanding of MRP/ERP concepts and processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor forecasts and release work orders and purchase orders.
• Support RFQ process and coordinate with estimation for timely quotes.
• Track backlog and coordinate with factory managers and shipping to ensure on-time shipments.
• Select suppliers to meet requirements.
• Monitor supplier capacity and expedite as needed.
• Manage supplier quality, delivery and cost performance.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements before ordering.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Computer literacy

Written and verbal communication

Manufacturing workflow understanding

MRP/ERP concepts

Education

BS/BA degree

Technical degree preferred / HS diploma with experience

Job description

Davis Manufacturing is seeking a Buyer/Planner to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. Engaging in aerospace and defense fields, Davis Manufacturing provides responsive, cost-effective engineering and manufacturing solutions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Buyer/Planner to join our procurement team. The ideal candidate plans and releases work orders based on customer needs and factory capacity. Purchase parts and services to support business and customer requirements, selects appropriate suppliers, monitors and manages supplier performance. Reviews shipping schedule and communicates to the factory managers the jobs and work orders that need to be shipped.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor customer forecasts and demands, creates and releases work orders and purchase orders to support requirements.
• Supports RFQ process and works with estimation to ensure that quotes are received timely.
• Monitors backlog and work with factory managers and shipping supervisor to ensure that shipments occur on time.
• Selects appropriate suppliers to meet requirements.
• Monitor capacity at suppliers, expedites as required.
• Manage and maintain supplier quality, delivery and cost performance.
• Understands and follows AS9100 and customer requirements before ordering hardware or services.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Supply Chain Management background
• Competent in use of computer software
• Competent in written and verbal communications
• Basic understanding of manufacturing workflow
• Understanding of MRP/ERP concepts and processes

Education:

• BS/BA degree. Technical degree preferred; Minimum High school diploma / GED with experience
• 5 years as planner / scheduler or buyer in discrete manufacturing environment