Buyer/Planner

Buyer/Planner Location: Hybrid in Lewisville, Texas (1 week in, 1 week out) $50,000 - $60,000/year DOE $10,000 Stipend Overview The Buyer/Planner is primarily responsible for the management of the spares operations for the entire fleet of aircraft, including the ordering, tracking and managing of all spares. The Buyer/Planner will also manage core tracking and warranties and must maintain established minimum inventory levels at each base.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES Inventory Establish inventory stock levels with usage history, forecasts, shelf life, etc. Utilize parts forecasting and historical usage data to plan lead-time orders and negotiate reschedules, cancellations and expedites of parts with OEMs and other suppliers. Establish and maintain minimum spares for existing and new bases. Procurement Review requisitions for proper description, quantity, and delivery requirements.

Obtain quotes/evaluate cost and negotiate final cost of spares for the fleet. Compare/review/negotiate all OH/repair quotes (except where specific agreements require others to manage) Procure components, equipment and supplies with a high level of reliability in a time critical aircraft operations environment. Establish and maintain supplier relations and partnerships Monitor purchase prices to meet cost reduction goals.

Complete all orders of factory new spares, Bell and AEC, PMA/NS/OH spares in accordance with the Inventory Control guidelines and procedures. Manage the flow of materials from the order through receipt. Review parts requirements and delivery schedules daily. Continually monitor critical parts statuses and report on key items with up-to-date information. Ensure material, supplies, components and equipment arrive on time to support maintenance requirements.

Manage and reconcile open vendor order reports. Track all repairs/exchanges/loaners. Resolve accounting, receiving and quality issues to ensure timely acceptance and payment of material. Manage calibration of lead-time equipment. Review supplier backorders and p