Buyer - Planner

Neros Technologies; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a motivated Buyer/Planner to oversee supply planning and buying. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This role is crucial for ensuring optimal inventory levels and supplier performance, contributing to the fast-paced environment of unmanned systems manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Analysis.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP Systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute standard purchasing processes and strategies.
• Manage supplier on-time delivery performance.
• Support supplier demand forecasting and capacity planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.

As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.

What you will be doing

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Buyer/Planner for our expanding and rapidly growing supply chain organization. This role will oversee the daily aspects of supply planning, buying, forecasting, and driving strategic projects for this critical role. Candidates should be highly analytical, detail-oriented and can build strong relationships to set the foundational processes to ensure the highest customer experience.

Responsibilities:

• Execute standard purchasing processes and strategies including procure-to-pay definition and optimization.
• Incumbents at this level have the authority to purchase at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, delivery and other factors, raw materials, equipment, machinery and/or supplies for the operation of the organization
• Participates in the selection of vendor sources and has considerable latitude in price
• Support direction and strategies regarding supplier demand forecasting, supplier capacity planning, supply base inventory management, supplier replenishment and procurement transactions. Recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing, step pricing for volume discounts, and vendor evaluation criteria.
• Plan and maintain optimal level of inventory using plan for every part (PFEP).
• Manage supplier on time delivery (OTD) performance, maintain system data integrity and measure performance on related key indicators (examples: past due purchase orders, open PO acknowledgements, PO expedites, non-conforming material return cycle time, and supplier invoice resolution).
• Proactively identify, communicate, and assist with resolving issues that delay material deliveries
• Requisition major purchased items and coordinate timely processing of those parts finished outside the company.
• Establish good working relationships with suppliers and internal customers. Coordinate engineering change order (ECO) activities with suppliers and internal support functions.
• Work with Corporate Strategic Sourcing team to identify key and preferred suppliers for key categories of spend that support business unit and corporate objectives.
• Work with engineers to support the planning of new product introduction.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related
• 2 + years of experience preferably in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Analysis and Simulation Tools
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP Systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Domestic Supply Chain experience in service and/or manufacturing a plus
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Great attention to detail

US Salary Range

$80,000 - $120,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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