Buyer Planner II - Aftermarket R&O

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment.

Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

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.

Scope of job responsibility:

• Responsible for effectively coordinating the planning of customer repair units to support the Aftermarket organization; includes oversight, purchase requisition placement and reschedules.

• Entering purchase orders for Supplier Integrated Parts (SIP Parts) and following up on open PO’s for SIP parts with SIP Vendors.

• Coordinate resolution of material related issues to ensure availability of required materials.

• Schedule repair jobs through the shop to achieve One-Time-Delivery and contractual Turn-Around-Times.

• Champion new ideas and processes to improve efficiency, cost reduction, and on-hand inventory.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in buying/planning.

• HS Diploma (college degree or some college in related field preferred)

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 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)

• Skills/Abilities: Well-developed skill in communicating with others; Proficiency in Excel and Word and ability to work with Access databases; Ability to coordinate materials and production schedules with multiple teams, solve urgent problems associated with the manufacture of products and document and communicate production outcomes and trends; Ability to perform math and logic computations requiring sequencing of times, critical incidents, and numeric information; Ability to negotiate changes with vendors and manufacturing teams

• Education/Certification: BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Materials-related field desired

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment

• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE

• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes

• Requires occasional travel to support customers

• Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

• Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

• Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds

• Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds

• Mental/Visual: use of computer

• Workspace: cubicle/desk

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month

• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.

• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match

• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.  We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check.  FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

Salary Range: 86,500 - 103,400

Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. 

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.