Operational Buyer

In this position, you will be part of the Supply Chain Management team, which is responsible for all procurement and inventory management activities for Fokker Services Americas (FSAm). Operational Buyers report to the Director Supply Chain Management.

Our Operational Buyers are responsible for creating and effectively managing Purchase Orders (POs) and Repair Orders (ROs) to support the shop production of aircraft component repairs. Responsible for determining and effectively managing appropriate Min/Max stocking levels for replacement parts and exchange units. Responsible for maintaining accurate information in the Pentagon ERP system, providing pricing and availability information to other departments, expediting orders, and managing the company’s inventory investment.

Responsible for building value-based relationships with FSAm cross-functional team members and suppliers, achieving department KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators), and continuous improvement. Perform responsibilities in the most cost effective and efficient manner in order to minimize total cost and minimize internal TAKT time while maximizing customer satisfaction and FSAm profitability.

In this position, your main responsibilities and duties are:

• Daily review of reports and ERP system to determine purchasing and inventory replenishment requirements.
• Daily communication and coordination with all departments to ensure production goals are met.
• Create and effectively manage POs & ROs for replacement parts, components, and shop supplies.
• Obtain, review, and approve (based on authorization) quotes from suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers as needed.
• Utilize analytical tools and systems to determine & effectively manage appropriate Min/Max stocking levels for replacement parts and exchange units, maintain optimum inventory levels to support shop production.
• Maintain accurate PO & RO information, supplier pricing & lead time, inventory ABC classifications and related information in the Pentagon ERP system.
• Utilize various internet sites and supplier contacts to obtain market pricing and availability for required products.
• Provide pricing and availability information to other departments, expedite orders, research and provide alternative solutions for supply chain and inventory related problems.
• Identify alternate part numbers and next higher assemblies by utilizing component maintenance manuals and material sources.
• Maximize warranty value recovered from suppliers. Resolve material discrepancies and quality rejections with suppliers, create & manage claims, obtain RMAs and return rejected material.
• Support the implementation of new customer programs and new FSAm repair capabilities. Analyze forecasted demand and adjust Min/Max levels and ABC classifications accordingly.
• Minimize excess inventory and deadstock. Identify deadstock and coordinate with other departments to divest in the most effective manner.
• Responsible for achieving and improving all Supply Chain and Inventory Management KPI’s.
• Provide regularly scheduled reports and metrics, take corrective action on shortfalls.
• Perform responsibilities in the most cost effective and efficient manner in order to minimize total cost and minimize internal TAKT time while maximizing customer satisfaction and FSAm profitability.
• Maintain an environment that focuses on safety and ensure that all safety procedures are followed.
• Ensure all regulatory and Export Compliance rules are adhered to at all times. Follow all company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Build value-based relationships and exercise good diplomacy with all Fokker colleagues and suppliers. Work to increase relevant information sharing between departments in order to improve overall FSAm effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful applicant will have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor degree in Business or related discipline preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar Supply Chain Management position.
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred.
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