Senior Planner/Buyer

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Job Description

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of stores inventory in line with business and regulatory requirements.
• End-to-end management of Direct Supplier & Sub Contract Orderbooks
• Liaise with finance to close out supplier invoice queries
• SIOP process management
• Supply Chain Planning/Forecasting
• Inventory management and reporting
• Source approved suppliers for out of stock items, in line with business targets
• Develop, monitor and report on stock availability
• Develop tools, Monitor and report on Supplier performance and drive through any required improvement actions.
• Identify any potential shortages and drive effective actions to mitigate shortages
• Comply with all risk assessment and internal procedures when handling, packing, storing and shipping Dangerous Goods.
• Develop, Monitor and Adhere to financial KPI's as per business requirements
• ERP System part parameter maintenance
• Liaise with Engineering and Technicians to ensure stock is to the current modification standard
• Actively contribute to Continuous Improvement and identify cost reduction opportunities
• Ensure that the good housekeeping practice is maintained within area of responsibility.
• Attend training and on-the-job training in support of your role within the Supply Chain.
• Attend internal meetings as require and take accountability for actions where appropriate.
• Carry out any further activities in support of the business as required and reasonably requested.
• Adherence to our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and all associated Business Manuals.

Competencies: (e = Essential / d = desirable)

Core:

• Supply Chain Planning experience (e)
• SIOP management experience (e)
• Supplier Liaison experience (e)
• Supply Chain KPI development and reporting experience (e)
• Cost management experience (e)
• Stores Experience (e)
• Packing Experience (d)

Functional:

• Understanding of Certification Requirements (e)
• High level attention to detail (e)
• Dangerous Goods (d)

Organisational Relationships:

Key interfaces with:

• The role will be working within the Supply Chain matrix and report to the EAB Programme Manager.
• Work with relevant BU's directing parts to the appropriate production areas or sub-contract suppliers.
• Work with Procurement & Customer Service team(s) to receive/despatch material between Vector Aerospace and Customer/Suppliers.
• Work with Operations to ensure correct, on-time delivery to support business requirements.

Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:

• Familiarity with quality procedures (e)
• Dangerous Goods - or willingness to attend Dangerous Goods training and be prepared to pack Dangerous Goods should the need arise. (d)
• CIPS (d)

Experience:

• Working within Supply Chain planning, procurement, stores roles

This is not an exhaustive list and from time-to-time additional responsibilities may be provided directly from your Line Manager

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.