Buyer / Planner - manufacturing - job employment

Hirepros.pro; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Manufacturing in Colorado is seeking a Buyer/Planner to join a diverse team and support aerospace and defense projects. You will plan and release work orders, purchase parts and services, and monitor supplier performance to meet customer requirements.

This role requires a strong understanding of MRP/ERP, capacity planning, and AS9100 requirements, with a focus on supplier selection, lead times, and cost control.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer forecasts and demands, create and release work orders and purchase orders.
• Support RFQ processes and coordinate with estimation to ensure timely quotes.
• Monitor backlog and coordinate with factory managers to ensure shipments on time.
• Select suppliers to meet requirements and monitor supplier performance.
• Maintain supplier quality, delivery and cost performance.
• Understand and follow AS9100 and customer requirements before ordering.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

MRP/ERP concepts

Computer software proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Manufacturing workflow understanding

Education

BS/BA degree or technical degree

High school diploma / GED with experience

5 years planner/scheduler or buyer experience

Tools

MRP/ERP software

Job description

Buyer / Planner - manufacturing - job employment

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