Buyer/Planner

PDS Tech Commercial; Kansas; On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Commuter benefits

EAP program

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Wichita, KS is seeking a Buyer/Planner to keep aerospace production on track by ensuring critical materials, tools, and aircraft parts are available when needed. You will source, expedite, and manage inventory while coordinating with suppliers and production teams to resolve shortages.

The role requires 3+ years in aviation or purchasing, strong planning and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Typically 3+ years of experience in aviation, materials management, or purchasing.
• Strong planning, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of inventory planning and procurement.
• Familiarity with aircraft parts and repair station inventory processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business applications.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials, tools, and components from internal and external suppliers.
• Expedite purchase orders and monitor material deliveries to support production schedules.
• Prioritize critical material needs and maintain shortage reports.
• Create internal orders and manage inventory documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support inventory control processes.
• Coordinate with suppliers, production teams, and management to resolve material shortages.
• Order and replenish materials, tools, and ground support equipment.
• Identify alternate and superseded part numbers to maintain material availability.
• Represent the department in meetings and communicate material status updates.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Teamwork

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

Job Description

Keep Aerospace Moving Launch Your Supply Chain Career with PDS Tech Commercial

Pay Rate: $38.00/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a Buyer/Planner in Wichita, KS who will help keep production on track by ensuring critical materials, tools, and aircraft parts are available when they're needed. If you're organized, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

What You'll Do

• Source and purchase materials, tools, and components from internal and external suppliers.
• Expedite purchase orders and monitor material deliveries to support production schedules.
• Prioritize critical material needs and maintain shortage reports.
• Create internal orders and manage inventory documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support inventory control processes.
• Coordinate with suppliers, production teams, and management to resolve material shortages.
• Order and replenish materials, tools, and ground support equipment.
• Identify alternate and superseded part numbers to maintain material availability.
• Represent the department in meetings and communicate material status updates.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Typically 3+ years of experience in aviation, materials management, purchasing, or a related environment.
• Strong planning, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of inventory planning, procurement, and inventory management systems.
• Familiarity with aircraft parts, supplier programs, and repair station inventory processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business applications.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace supply chain, purchasing, or inventory control.
• Knowledge of aircraft parts, materials, and production planning.
• Experience supporting fast-paced manufacturing or maintenance operations.

Pay Details: $38.00 per hour

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• a 401K plan
• paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay where applicable

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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