Buyer / Planner I

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

As a Buyer/Planner, you will be working in a fast-paced, regulated environment, developing next-generation RADAR systems. This position will report to the Director of Supply Chain.

• →Monitor, fulfill, and update status on electronic Purchase Requisitions for MRO and prototype/ pre-production materials to support NPI/Development requirements
• →Support for production control and materials movement, including movement of materials through Receiving, Inspection, MRB, Outplant process for consigned materials, and VRMA
• →Manage suppliers and POs as needed for timely delivery per PO terms. Coordinate and communicate internally and externally as needed to manage design and schedule changes
• →Kitting of consigned parts
• →Monitor stock levels, usage, sales orders and forecasts for assigned parts
• →Perform MRP BOM and part attribute maintenance

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a purchasing/planning role
• AA degree or higher in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience in purchasing and material planning for commodities such as catalog electronic components, machined metal parts, PWBs, PCBAs, custom cable assemblies, molded plastic/metal, hardware, outplant services, MRO items, etc.
• Understanding of BOMs, BOM structures, and MTS (Made To Spec) drawings and documentation
• Experience in Oracle NetSuite or equivalent ERP for creation and management of
• all aspects of the supply chain (Planning/Buying/Building/Shipping)
• Experience working in a regulated industry (ISO, AS9100, etc.)
• Ability to take high level direction and be self-managed
• Effective communication skills
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills with a desire to improve processes
• Ability to make smart trade-offs as business needs and environments change
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with various groups
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.