Planner Buyer II

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title:

Planner Buyer II

Reporting To:

Lead, Supply Chain

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Baguio City, PH

Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties:

1. Ensure On-time Delivery & Cost Management

• Proactive Supplier Engagement: Initiate and drive collaborative efforts with external suppliers to improve on-time delivery (OTD), enhance quality metrics, and drive continuous cost reduction.
• Strategic Sourcing:  Explore secondary sourcing alternatives to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Inventory Programs: Establish and oversee supplier-led inventory models, such as Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) and other replenishment methods, to optimize stock levels.

2. MRP Management, Planning & Communication

• Data Integrity: Continuously monitor, update, and maintain highly accurate part and order parameters like lead time, MOQ, etc. within the MRP/ERP system.
• Stakeholder Escalation: Proactively identify potential part shortages and communicate impact immediately to leadership (Supply Chain Lead/Manager, Commodity Managers, Production Planners, and Program Managers).

3. Continuous Improvement & Data Analytics

• Process Optimization: Evaluate existing buying cycles and purchasing workflows to identify bottlenecks and suggest improvements for higher operational efficiency.
• Root Cause & Action Planning: Gather raw information, generate performance reports, and analyze data to find root causes for variances. Create and execute formal corrective and preventive action plans.
• Presentations: Compile findings into professional data summaries and present action plans to internal stakeholders and management teams.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration – represents supply chain on projects requiring Cross-Functional Teams (CFT) engagement. Task with special projects new product introductions (NPI), or manufacturing transitions.

5. International Trade, Compliance & Commercials

• Trade Compliance: Apply foundational knowledge of local and international trade compliance, managing parameters around Incoterms, payment terms, currency/pricing structures, modes of transport, insurance, and risk management.
• Commercial Negotiation: Utilize foundational negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing, flexible lead times, and advantageous terms and conditions (T&Cs) during supplier selections or spot buys.

6. Technical Competency

• Blueprint & Spec Interpretation: Review and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and quality standards for purchased parts and raw materials to ensure accurate supplier alignment and conformance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Logistics or any Supply Chain Management course
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in buying and purchasing function.
• Preferably with experience in a manufacturing environment.

Skills Required:

• Proficient in English Communication
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Mindset
• Systems Literacy (MRP/ERP
• Inventory & Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Negotiation & Supplier Relationship Management
• Contract Literacy