Planner / Buyer - Niepołomice
Nr Ref.: 1800906
Woodward is a multinational company with leading edge technology, headquartered in Fort Collins, CO. We are an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of energy control and optimization solutions for commercial and military aircraft, turbines, reciprocating engines, and electrical power system equipment. Global customers in the aerospace, power and process industries, and transportation markets rely on Woodward technology to make their equipment more efficient and reliable minimizing environmental impact. In our facility in Niepołomice we are desigining, manufacturing and testing engine controllers and cabinets.
DUTIES:
- Plans, schedules, releases and manages purchase and work orders as required
- Manages Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA's), requests for Quotes, sources selection, price analysis and award purchase orders for assigned products
- Develops and execute strategies for negotiation of purchase order terms and post award supplier management
- Works with internal and external suppliers to resolve material issues (shortages, emergency customer demands, etc.)
- Develops and maintains communication channels between various departments and the Supply Chain to maintain the flow of materials to support the customer
- Reviews, communicates and acts upon anticipated delays
- Maintains and analyzes planning parameters (i.e. Lead times, lot sizes order quantities, safety stock)
- Reviews, analyzes and implements replenishment targets to support "pull" system
- Monitors and maintains inventory levels in alignment with business unit goals
- Supports CI/Lean projects
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
- University degree
- 2 years of work experience in planning/purchasing in manufacturing environment
- Solid knowledge of lot sizing, material planning and production scheduling
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Solid detail orientation and high organizational skills.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Teamwork abilities
- Analytical skills
- Fluent English skills, additional German skills will be an advantage
- Microsoft Office Suite skills
WE OFFER:
- Stable employment within a growing and dynamic team
- Advancement opportunities in international team
- Competitive base pay
- A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance, foreign languages courses, Multisport package
- Company performance bonus program
- Work-life balance, semi-flexible working time
- Employee – friendly renumeration structrure based on creative works (available for selected positions)
- Relocation package