Buyer/Planner

Why Join Us?

Formed in 1993, CFAN is a 50/50 Joint Venture between GE Aviation & Safran Aircraft Engines of France. The partnership was created to introduce composite fan blades in a GE90 Engine that powers the Boeing 777. It has leveraged the success of this product to introduce additional fan blades on the GEnx Engines that power the Boeing 787 and Boeing 747-8.

CFAN has become a leader in advanced composite technology through the use of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. With close to half of its engineering personnel graduating from Texas State University, CFAN relies on this relationship to keep bringing technological breakthroughs in the manufacturing of composite fan blades.

• We have a "family" like culture where we value every employee.
• Our manufacturing process is one of a kind
• Our benefits are competitive: Medical, compensation, etc.
• Short term disability (paid 100%)
• Permissive Time Off (Unlimited)
• Work-life balance
• Re-mote work available- Occasionally
• Free onsite gym

Summary:

We are looking for a Buyer/Planner to be part of a great culture where Trust, Adaptability, Accountability and Inclusiveness are our core values. If you want to be part of a great team, enjoy continuous improvement and challenges, work in a family feel like environment and you meet the criteria below, please apply and join our team!

Job Description:

The Buyer/Planner will be part of the Production Control team and report directly to the PC Business Leader. The Buyer/Planner is responsible for buying raw materials, components, supplies and tools; Duties include supplier relationship management, external services management, material requirements planning, purchase orders releasing and product life cycle management

Essential Functions:

• Review MRP output daily to balance supply with demand for all assigned items; place purchase orders with pre-selected suppliers; provide accurate and timely promise dates for assigned inventory items
• Communicate priorities to both suppliers and internal customers; disposition and eliminate obsolete and slow-moving inventory; maintain relevant data elements including lead time, order policy, safety stock and other planning parameters
• Maintain open and effective communications with all internal customers regarding supply problems and resolution actions; maintain desired inventory levels while ensuring maximum inventory turns
• Work with supply base to support VMI and Kanban inventories; communicate with suppliers to develop streamlined purchasing processes and communication lanes;
• Maintain interdepartmental communications to ensure inventory on hand balance accuracy.
• Manage RMA Process
• Manage outside services
• Support Vendor Performance Evaluation Process
• Schedule and issue weekly Jobs and make part marks for parts/product.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with management and peers
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Organizational Skills
• Detailed Oriented
• Time Management
• Strong Analytical Skills

Education and Work Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of buyer/planner experience
• ASCM certification preferred
• Experience with MRP system
• Proficiency in Excel required
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Must be able to work in a team environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Performing the duties of this job will require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand when necessary; mostly requires sitting and working on computer/phone.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person