Planner/Buyer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Enertech in California is seeking a Planner/Buyer to plan, schedule, and coordinate production cycles from engineering plans and production specs. You will ensure timely materials, negotiate with suppliers, and monitor orders through final approval.

The role requires 2-5 years in purchasing or planning in manufacturing, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong organizational and communication skills. A sign-on bonus is offered, with a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to

Qualifications

• 2-5 years applicable experience in purchasing, planning, or related field within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree, Business Administration/Management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, and logistics.
• Lean and/or Six-Sigma experience and knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and develop effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers.
• Follows up on all awards until completion of order.
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes.
• Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery.
• Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete production cycle.
• Works from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules, labor loading, and capacity requirements.
• Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Supplier Negotiation

Supply Chain Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management

Tools

ERP Systems

Lean Six Sigma

Excel

Job description

# Join the WRIGHT Team!## Planner/BuyerApply: US-CA-Brea (Nuclear): Full time: Posted Today: JR14048**Planner/Buyer \\*\\*SIGN ON BONUS\\*\\*** As a Planner/Buyer, you are responsible for the planning, scheduling, coordinating and/or monitoring final approval of products through the complete production cycle. You will work from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules, labor loading, and capacity requirements. You'll coordinate production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules. **Location:** Brea, CA **Salary Range:** $75,000- $95,000Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer. **We Take Care of Our People**Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture**Your Challenge**:* Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers.* Follows up on all awards until completion of order.* Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes.* Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery.* Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete production cycle.* Works from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules, labor loading, and capacity requirements.* Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.**What You Bring:*** 2-5 years applicable experience in purchasing, planning, or related field within a manufacturing environment.* Bachelor’s degree, Business Administration/Management.* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.* Strong organization and problem-solving skills.* Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, and logistics.* Lean and/or Six-Sigma experience and knowledge.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and develop effective working relationships. **Who We Are**Our ValuesEnvironmental, Social and Governance Enertech, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright, is a global leader in providing valves, actuators, snubbers, pipe restraints, instrumentation, diagnostics and test equipment to the Nuclear Power Industry. Our employees are highly motivated, self-starters and able to work in a fast-paced team environment where critical and tight deadlines are common, and Customer Satisfaction is our foremost mission. https://www.cwnuclear.com/brands/enertech/default.aspx #LI-YA1*No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our **Talent Acquisition Team** and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.***Compliance Statement**This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.**For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.**If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.