Aviation Production Planner - Buyer

Aviation Production Planner

• Buyer Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time 18 hours ago Qualifications Safe work practices Record keeping Computer operation Microsoft Excel Phone communication Customer service ISO standards Computer literacy Writing skills Engineering Materials management in logistics Production inventory management English Mid-level Improving operational efficiency Project management Continuous improvement Production planning Data entry Blueprint reading Logistics inventory management Typing CPIM Productivity software Business Grammar Experience Crisis management Production scheduling Supply Chain Management Procurement management Just-in-Time Full Job Description The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, Duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at anytime.

SUMMARY:

Ensures that appropriate amounts of materials are purchased to complete a project. Receive plans and information from other departments and use this information to determine the necessary materials that will be needed. Coordinate with buyers such that suppliers deliver the ordered materials accurately and on time. Oversees inventory management of materials. Have knowledge of the Aerospace industry and the nature of the materials used in the business. Modifies production schedule as required by process changes or other factors. Capable of working from blueprints or diagrams but technical knowledge not required. Position not responsible for establishing operational sequences or processes. Coordinate with expediters within a large and complex computerized inventory system requiring the application of computerized inventory control and associated accounting processes. This position may require travel to other Regent facilities or job sites both domestic and international.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Maintains records and develops reports for the reconciliation of material inventories. Ensures inventory system file security through limited access to main programs. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. The application and implementation of computer record keeping systems, and perpetual inventory systems. Enter data or information into a computer system using a keyboard device. Communicate orally with other production control staff and vendors in one-on-one settings or using a telephone. Work cooperatively with other employees and the public. Comprehend and make inferences from written material in the English language. Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper English sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar. Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others. As Necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative. Management must contact the Human Resource Department of adding to or changing a significant number of duties.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Justifications for Education and Training, Job Related Experience, and Knowledge/Abilities are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this job by the average incumbent. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines. General computer and office skills including Excel, Word a must. .

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

A degree in business, supply chain or engineering discipline OR equivalent experience. APICS (CPIM) certification a plus.

MINIMUM DIRECTLY RELATED JOB EXPERIENCE

Three to Five (3-5) years of experience.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Knowledge of

ISO 9000.

Knowledge of JIT. Knowledge of project management techniques. Knowledge of manufacturing of airline seats a plus Knowledge of estimating methods. Ability to manage business crisis or short timelines. Ability to work under a great deal of uncertainty or unpredictability. Ability to improve processes or procedures Problem solving skills. Able to read and comprehend documentation written in the English language. Able to read component maintenance manuals (CMM's).

PHYSICAL MOTION

Walks at least 50% of each workday.

Other motions:

standing; repetitive motion hand

• wrist; sitting; fingering; grasping; Feeling; hearing; talking; handling; seeing.

DEGREE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally

VISUAL DEMANDS

Color perception. Depth perception.

MENTAL PROCESSES

Reason

• remembering
• problem solving. Planning
• scheduling
• compiling. Analyzing
• using mathematics
• combining information. Writing
• advising.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Inside work (Shop environment). Noise.

EQUIPMENT

Computer hardware and software. Spreadsheet software. Database management software.