Senior Planner Buyer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain material requirements plans (MRP) to support engineering builds, prototype development, and low-rate production.
• Partner closely with Engineering to manage BOM releases, revisions, and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Execute procurement against the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and ensure materials are aligned to cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Finance to ensure material alignment with program milestones.
• Monitor and manage long-lead-time components to prevent schedule risk.
• Proactively identify alternate parts or suppliers for long-lead or at-risk components.
• Track and report key supply chain metrics, including OTIF, supplier lead times, purchase price variance (PPV), inventory accuracy, and material availability.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, order policies) within the ERP system.
• Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers capable of meeting technical specifications and quality requirements.
• Lead RFQs, perform cost analysis, and negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Establish and manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time, quality performance.

Requirements

• This position requires access to export-controlled information.
• Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3).
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in production planning, procurement, or planner/buyer roles.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) or low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments.
• Experience in high-tech hardware sectors such as photonics, electronics, aerospace, or precision manufacturing preferred.
• Startup mindset: creative, flexible, eager to wear multiple hats; passionate about building systems from the ground up; comfortable with ambiguity and change.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience; advanced Excel skills required.
• Familiarity with demand planning, MRP logic, and inventory control principles.
• Understanding of supplier negotiations, RFQs, and basic contract terms.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001 or AS9100 environments preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Expected annual salary range: $90,000–$120,000 (commensurate with experience).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching.
• 20 paid time off (PTO) days per year.
• 13 paid company holidays.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).