Planner/Buyer

FCC Curtiss Wright Flow Control Corp; 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

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Enertech in California is seeking a Planner/Buyer to manage production planning, scheduling, and supplier coordination. You will develop production schedules from engineering plans and ensure materials are available per schedules.

With 2–5 years in purchasing/planning in manufacturing, you will drive on-time material flow, evaluate bids, and negotiate with suppliers. This role offers a robust benefits package and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years applicable experience in purchasing, planning, or related field within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Lean and/or Six-Sigma experience and knowledge.

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.
• Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management

Job description

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- $95,000

Please 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 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 Values Environmental, 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.

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Company Overview

Join the WRIGHT Team! Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments - Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Values and Culture

• Leadership We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
• Customer Focus We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers' expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
• Teamwork & Trust Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
• Respect for People We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
• Integrity We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees

• Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
• Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
• Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.