Buyer/Planner

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The Gogo Buyer/Planner is responsible for performing NPI planning activities to ensure timely production of assigned assemblies/subassemblies and for performing purchasing activities to ensure receipt of materials that meet the specified requirements.

The role involves interacting with suppliers, production, engineering, quality, and logistics to acquire/build product to meet project/production requirements.

COME ON BOARD THE GOGO SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM!

How will you make a difference?

• Manage the supply chain, material readiness, and scheduling for new product introductions
• Follow up with Engineering on the timely release of specifications and with suppliers, Production, and Quality to expedite the flow of materials and documents to meet the project schedule
• Issue and maintain production work orders in the ERP system to enable production of assigned assemblies/subassemblies
• Create clear-to-build material reports, prioritize material shortages for the purchasing team, and escalate as needed
• Manage ECO implementation on purchase & production orders. Approve ECOs in PLM software after checking the impact on orders.
• Select and evaluate suppliers and manage relationships and contracts with assigned suppliers
• Send RFQs, negotiate prices and terms, issue purchase orders using ERP software, obtain/update delivery dates, and follow-up for on-time delivery
• Resolve supplier issues related to pricing, delivery, and quality
• Return defective material to supplier and obtain replacement
• Comply with and contribute to the improvement of processes and procedure
• Assist Supply Chain organization for assigned special projects

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, production planning, engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 5-7 years of purchasing experience in electronics manufacturing industry or aviation/industrial products industry
• 3-5 years of experience in planning/material modules of ERP/MRP software and with PLM software

Required Skills, Talents, & Experience

• Working knowledge of Bills of Materials, engineering change orders, process of implementing ECOs
• Familiar with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality and process requirements
• Analytical, able to deal with ambiguity, and work independently with minimal supervision
• Detail orientation and accuracy are required in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills

Equal Pay Disclosure(s)

Base Pay:

Target Annual Short-Term Incentive:

Eligible for Incentive Stock Program:

Benefits:

Gogo offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer an immediate vesting 401k plan, paid time off and volunteer time off. Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at www.gogoair.com/careers.

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Gogo is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, working in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept of Equal Employment opportunity.

Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition, or disability.  

The EEO is the law and is available here. Gogo participates in E-Verify (English and Spanish). Right to Work Statement (English and Spanish).