AkroFire · 5 days ago
Sr. Buyer/Planner
Mast Tech, San Diego, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expMAST Technologies is an industry leader in advanced RF and EMI absorbing materials, seeking a Senior Buyer / Planner to lead material planning and purchasing activities. This role ensures materials are available and aligned with production priorities while maintaining compliance with quality management systems.
Aviation & Aerospace
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan and manage material requirements in alignment with production schedules and operational priorities
Execute purchasing activities in accordance with MRP outputs, approved suppliers, and documented procedures
Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and services to support production execution
Monitor supplier lead times, delivery commitments, and material constraints
Proactively identify material shortages, risks, or delays and coordinate mitigation actions
Maintain accurate ERP transactions related to purchasing, inventory movements, and adjustments
Support inventory control activities including cycle counts, reconciliation, and root-cause analysis
Serve as the primary Supply Chain point of contact for assigned production lines or work centers
Participate in daily production and operations meetings to align material priorities and resolve issues
Work closely with Production Supervisors to support schedule adherence, throughput, and on-time delivery
Coordinate material staging, kitting, and readiness in partnership with Warehouse personnel
Develop a strong working knowledge of production workflows, routings, capacity constraints, and material flow
Manage supplier relationships to support quality, delivery, and cost objectives
Communicate delivery expectations and follow up on late or critical orders
Support supplier performance monitoring, corrective actions, and improvement initiatives
Assist with sourcing decisions, cost reduction efforts, and continuous improvement projects
Perform all planning and purchasing activities in compliance with AS9100 and MAST’s QMS procedures
Maintain complete, accurate, and traceable purchasing and supplier documentation
Support internal and external audits by providing objective evidence and demonstrating process compliance
Participate in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities related to material or supplier issues
Support proper handling, storage, and documentation of materials, including nonconforming or controlled items
Supporting daily production execution by assisting with priority setting and issue resolution
Demonstrating leadership presence and accountability aligned with shop floor expectations
Assisting Production Supervisors with coordination of materials, schedules, and resources
Leading or supporting cross-functional improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, delivery, or efficiency
Mentoring and supporting junior supply chain or operations personnel as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field required, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in purchasing, planning, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience supporting production or shop floor operations
Experience working within an AS9100 or ISO-aligned quality system
Strong understanding of material planning, purchasing, and inventory control
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Leadership mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
High level of documentation discipline and attention to detail
Preferred
Great Planes
EPICOR
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability coverage
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Employee assistance plan
Retirement savings and matching
Other developmental opportunities
Company
AkroFire
AkroFire delivers advanced fire and thermal management solutions for the aerospace industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase