Jobs in Burbank, CA

About the role

The Buyer Planner II - Aftermarket R&O is responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing components from suppliers in order to assure timely delivery of parts to support production needs. In addition, the Buyer Planner II is the communication and logistics link between stakeholders such as Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Scheduler, and Purchasing.

What you'll bring

• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in buying/planning.
• HS Diploma
• Solid understanding of material planning and scheduling methods
• Knowledge of industry supply chain best practices and innovations related to delivery performance, cost management, material handling, and lead time reduction
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and with all management levels in a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong decision-making ability and creative problem solving skills
• 2+ years of experience buying in a similar industry or demonstrated equivalent knowledge of supply chain function through work experience or school
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process used in the operating unit of assignment
• Working knowledge of buying, and ordering procedures
• Working knowledge of production planning, material requirements planning and Kanban systems
• Working knowledge of computer systems that support production, e.g., inventory control, purchasing, production scheduling and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)

Benefits