Planning and Procurement Manager (LSI)

at  Astronics

ASTRONICS LUMINESCENT SYSTEMS INC.

130 Commerce Way
East Aurora, NY 14052
Job Title: Planning and Procurement Manager
Department: Operations
Reports to: Director of Operations
Salary Grade: Associate 7
AAP Classification: First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers
FLSA Status: Exempt
Revision Date: April 25th 2024

SUMMARY

The Planning & Procurement Manager plays a pivotal role in optimizing organizational efficiency by overseeing raw material and production planning processes. This position ensures seamless alignment between demand forecasts, production schedules, and resource allocation, while actively managing inventory demands. Additionally, the Planning & Procurement Manager coordinates with the design engineering team during product development activities and provides guidance on supplier selection and risk assessment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of production planning processes and supply chain management.
• Proficiency in MRP systems and related software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and ability to drive results in a dynamic environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of managerial experience in planning and procurement.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions, correspondence and memos.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, common fractions and decimals.

OTHER SKILLS

Microsoft Office
Intuitive/ERP software knowledge required

ACCOMMODATION REQUEST

Astronics LSI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail LSINY.jobs@astronics.com; or call:716-655-0800. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties performed. Employees who occupy this position will be required to follow any other related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their manager. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

• Utilize demand forecasts and strategic plans to synchronize capacity requirements with production schedules, resource levels, and inventory demands.
• Ensure availability of raw materials to meet designated production schedules.
• Utilize MRP system to oversee material planning across purchasing, processing, warehousing, and production.
• Develop forecasts for raw material needs based on purchases, production rates, and maintenance schedules.
• Utilize production metrics and manufacturing research to identify process improvements and optimize production schedules.
• Collaborate with production management to troubleshoot complex production issues and alleviate bottlenecks impacting plant capacity.
• Coordinate with stakeholders in purchasing and inventory control to address adjustments and resolve complex issues.
• Maintain supplier relationships and negotiate lead times as necessary.
• Provide input to strategic decisions affecting the functional area of responsibility, including budget development.
• Resolve escalated operational issues requiring coordination with other departments.
• Coordinate with the design engineering team during product development to ensure sourcing feasibility from the existing supply base.
• Provide assessment and guidance on supplier selection aligned with core competencies.
• Support ongoing supplier risk assessment using various research methods and internal tools, communicating findings across the organization.
• Manage key supplier performance through supplier performance management tools, ensuring KPI goals are met and deviations are addressed with clear action plans.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages employees in the assigned planning and materials departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit, in conjunction with the Director of Operations. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving programs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions