Buyer/Planner

Heads Up Technologies; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a motivated Buyer/Planner to manage material planning and purchasing activities. This on-site role requires strong MRP experience and involves coordinating with various teams to ensure timely delivery of components. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative aircraft solutions in a positive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) program

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) option

Professional growth opportunities

Positive work culture

Qualifications

• Required knowledge and skills include strong MRP experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning and purchasing activities for timely delivery.
• Owns inventory and lead time settings related to assigned parts.
• Champions operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

MRP experience

Oracle NetSuite experience

Ability to read engineering drawings

Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or supply chain related field

5+ years of experience in buying or supply chain

Job description

Description

First things first…

Are you ready to illuminate your career with a dynamic and innovative team? Heads Up Technologies is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer/Planner to join our team. The Buyer/Planner is responsible for material planning and some purchasing of the assigned manufacturing cell(s). You’ll be well versed in supply chain and production planning with APICS experience a plus. The role is responsible for ensuring a reliable flow of materials in coordination with other team members: cell leads, strategic purchasing, engineering, operations management. If you have a passion for creating world class aircraft cabin solutions, this is the opportunity for you!

Key Details:

• Work Days and Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Location: This is an onsite position located in Addison, TX.
• Compensation: Based on background, experience and comprehensive benefits package.
• Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• This position is under Heads Up Technologies but will be working in the ALTO Aviation business unit. A new employee to the organization will be employed by ALTO Aviation.

What we do

At Heads Up Technologies, it has been our privilege to work with some of the most respected names in the aerospace, aviation, and entertainment industries. While our customers vary widely in size, market, and geographic location, they all come to Heads Up for the same reason: Heads Up’s commitment to delivering highly innovative solutions that enhance their end user’s experience.

The company is well-positioned for continued growth and expansion and has partnered with a proven private equity firm to enable their growth goals.

What you’ll do

• Leads value stream planning and purchasing activities to ensure customer on-time delivery and quality objectives are met. Works with cell lead(s) to drive, track, and manage all work in process (WIP) and finished goods (FG) in the work cell.
• Manages all work order due dates in accordance with capacity planning. Aligns work order due dates with incoming purchase orders and work orders. Ensures alignment of work orders to customer promise dates.
• Owns MRP inventory, lead time, safety stock settings related to parts assigned to cell value stream.
• Responsible for managing purchase orders for components dedicated to the manufacturing cell. Works with strategic buyers who may manage a portion of your purchased components such as PWAs.
• Leads and champions operational excellence, lean manufacturing initiatives, and continuous improvement. Develops recommendations for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What will make you successful in this role (skills)

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or supply chain related field OR 5+ years of experience in buying or supply chain OR a combination of college achievement and experience.
• Strong MRP experience is a must.
• Oracle NetSuite experience.
• Prior experience in manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, raw material specifications, and aerospace specifications.
• Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• ?Electronics manufacturing experience.
• APICS experience.

Perks and Benefits

• A competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities to plan for the future with our 401(k) program.
• Paid Time Off - Take the well-deserved time off you need.
• Life Insurance - Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with life insurance coverage.
• Health and wellness benefits including Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
• Positive and inclusive work culture.

Why Us?

At Heads Up Technologies, you have the opportunity and support to reach for the sky collaborating internally and with partners to deliver artistry in engineering.

Every position in our company has its unique responsibilities, but they all require the same traits: motivated, self-starter, creative, enthusiastic and dependable. A team player that has respect for the opinions and input of others. Performance- and process-driven. Someone who gives 110% at work but still seeks balance by making time with family and hobbies a priority.

Did this post spark something in you? If so, we’re looking forward to reviewing your resume.