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The role of the Planner/Buyer is to be an active participant in an integrated product team / advanced product development team.

• Supports the Configuration Control Board (CCB) and provide recommended affectivity cut-in dates.

• Must be able to interpret bill of material (BOM) and understand issues that may result in MRP accuracy issues.

• Highlights critical parts which may keep operations from meeting the Development and/or Master Production Schedule / Delivery Tracking Schedule and assess impact to management.

• Reviews the schedule and ensures that materials are available when needed to run according to the schedule.

• Initiate Material Requisitions for shortages and re-allocate existing residual inventory as vital. Identify material shortages and documentation affecting on-time release.

• Initiate Development / Production releases and schedule Development / Production daily flow. Maintain the Development / Production Schedule and report activity daily.

• Review, approve and process drawing and specification changes. Perform a complete final review of the final data packet, including the test activity.

• Assist in establishing program lead times during proposal preparation with Master Scheduler. Coordination with suppliers to define system lead times.

• Develops and maintains driven sources for materials, supplies and services. Coordinates source selection decisions with other company activities as required.

• Develops and maintains good supplier relations by adhering to high standards of business ethics and fair dealing.

• Monitors, provides status, and resolves issues, coordinates engineering, manufacturing, and quality control issues with suppliers. (e.g., solicitation, pricing, on-time delivery, returned goods, lead time, customer service, etc.).

• Obtains responsive quotations and evaluates proposals from suppliers who are qualified, capable, and willing to meet company requirements.

• Develops negotiation plans, and with management approval, completes negotiations.

• Is consistent with technical requirements, delivery schedules and sound procurement principles.

• Expeditiously handles properly authorized emergency and rush procurements. (SOX concern with manual requisition process vs system generated).

• Documents procurement files to show that competent consideration has been given to all factors essential to effective and economical procurement.

• Reviews contractual terms and conditions offered to and requested by suppliers to ensure Pacific Scientifics best interests are protected.

• Stays ahead of the market, business cycles, scarcity, and surplus conditions.

• Follows all company purchasing policies and procedures.

• Support Quality, Engineering and Auditors during site visits and audits.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – External/internal:

• 3-5 years purchasing, scheduling, and planning experience with government contractor, aerospace environment or equivalent experience.

• 2 +yrs. experience in an MRP environment. C.P.M. / APICS certification highly desirable.

• Capacity planning and Supply Chain Management knowledge.

• Experience in sub-contract administration a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Business or related field or equivalent work experience will be considered.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions./p>

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.