Buyer/Planner II

Buyer/Planner II

Company: Allfast Fastening Systems LLC

Primary Location: 560 Alaska Ave, Torrance, CA 90503 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Purchasing

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Summary:
PennAero is hiring a Buyer/Planner II at our American Drilling Company in Torrance, CA. American Drilling Company delivers deep-hole drilling and precision machining expertise with a focus on consistency, accuracy, and high-performance results. From specialized gundrilling and wire-hole drilling to modern CNC multitasking and Swiss-style machining, we support customers with complex manufacturing challenges across aerospace and advanced industrial markets.
About PennAero:
PennAero is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners and specialized components for critical aerospace, defense, space, and advanced energy applications. We partner with customers to solve their most complex challenges, bringing technical depth and disciplined, agile execution when it matters most. Experience guides our growth-strengthening capabilities and expanding our global platform as markets evolve. To learn more about PennAero's capabilities and commitment to aerospace excellence, visit https://pennaero.com

The Buyer/Planner II manages the full procurement and
production planning lifecycle for assigned commodities and work centers. This
mid-level role owns production scheduling, outside processing (OSP)
coordination, raw material sourcing, and tooling procurement - ensuring
materials and capacity are available to meet customer delivery commitments at
competitive cost.

Key Responsibilities
Planning & Scheduling:
Develop and maintain master production schedules (MPS), translating MRP output into work orders and purchase orders.
Monitor schedule adherence, resolve conflicts, and expedite as needed to protect on-time delivery.
Represent supply chain in daily/weekly production and S&OP review meetings.

Outside Processing (OSP)
Management:
Own the OSP cycle - select vendors, issue POs, coordinate routing/logistics, and track turnaround against schedule.
Evaluate OSP supplier performance on quality, delivery, and cost; negotiate pricing and lead times.
Resolve nonconformances in partnership with Quality, initiating corrective action requests as required.

Raw Material Quoting &
Ordering:
Source and procure metals, composites, fasteners, and hardware; issue RFQs and analyze competitive bids.
Maintain inventory health by managing min/max, safety stock, and reorder parameters within the ERP system.
Track commodity trends and communicate cost risks or savings opportunities to management.

Tool Planning:
Coordinate tooling needs (cutting tools, fixtures, gauges) with engineering and manufacturing to align with production schedules.
Manage tooling POs and inventory records; support cost reduction through life monitoring and vendor consolidation.

General:
Own the full PO lifecycle: creation, acknowledgment, changes, receiving, and invoice reconciliation.
Maintain accurate ERP data (lead times, costs, vendor info) and contribute to CI initiatives targeting cost and cycle time.

This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Gardena, CA location.

Qualifications

Required
3-6 years of buyer/planner experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace, defense, or precision machining preferred).
Hands-on MRP/ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, or similar); intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills.
Demonstrated experience managing OSP suppliers and raw material commodity purchasing.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills; ability to manage competing priorities.

Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Industrial Engineering (equivalent experience considered).
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification; ISM CPP or CPSM a plus.
Familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality standards and tooling procurement.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.