Buyer/Planner I

Description

Airtomic, Ducting Solutions:

Located in Franklin, Indiana, Airtomic Ducting Solutions is a growing ducting aerospace solutions provider. Our dynamic team works closely together to support our customers and to ensure the success of our business. We focus on providing our employees with opportunities to learn and grow. We provide our customers with best-in-class service. We strive to understand our customers, market, and products to maximize our results.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Responsible for procuring materials and services within standard practice policy and Code of Ethics. The responsibilities will be focused on the Aerospace product line. Refer to the Quality Manual for additional responsibilities. ROLES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

· Acts proactively supporting safety at all times. Safety is ALWAYS first.

· Manage production flow through the use of finite scheduling tools (SyteLine).

· Apply theory of constraints, elevate and remove barriers.

· Coordinate efforts of supply chain (purchasing), operations, stock room, inspection, shipping, receiving, engineering, etc.

· Improve operational efficiencies

· Support all efforts to improve customer satisfaction (OTD, Quality, Low cost)

· Manage supply and demand to assure optimal inventory, productive factory workflow and best overall value for Airtomic

· Material planning to assure on-time delivery, achievement of revenue requirements, and effective inventory management

· Tactical procurement duties including daily negotiated savings, purchase order placement and supplier follow up

· Shop Floor Control

· Communication & Coordination

· Negotiate pricing, terms and delivery.

· Perform all other duties as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • 2-5 years working in manufacturing environment • Experience as planner and/or buyer • Bachelor’s Degree desired; in lieu of degree, 3 or more years of related experience may be substituted • Strong Microsoft Office Skills in WORD, EXCEL, and PowerPoint • Must be a U.S. Citizen • Attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of this position.

PREFERRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Ability to speak Spanish fluently (Communication with SMEX) • Operations experience • Prior experience with ERP systems in addition to SyteLine: i.e., SAP, Oracle, Baan • APICS (American Production and Inventory Control) Certification – CPIM (Certified in Production and

Inventory Management) • ISM (Institute of Supply Management) Certification – C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager)

Act on behalf of Airtomic:

· Represent Airtomic in a professional, innovative, positive, pro-active manner.

Reporting to this Position:

· None

Relationships:

· Reports to Supply Chain Manager

· Daily interaction with vendors

· Daily interaction with internal departments

· Works closely with Supply Chain Manager and Plant Manager

Travel Requirements:

· Up to 10% travel

We offer competitive compensation with bonus opportunities! Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision and company matched 401k plan. Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/h/v

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better