Buyer

Woodward's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplaces for all.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Estimated annual base pay: $49,600(minimum) - $62,000(midpoint) - $74,400(maximum)
• All members included in cash bonus opportunity
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:
  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts
  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Buyer, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

The Buyer creates, reviews, and maintains valid plans of material and manages the supply base in order to meet customer demand.

What You Will Be Doing

• Plans, schedules, releases and manages purchase, interplant orders and work orders as required
• Directs supplier action to mitigate anticipated delays by reviewing and utilizing ERP data
• Makes changes to supply based on review, analysis and the outcome of monthly SIOP meeting
• 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
• Develops and maintains communication channels between various departments and the Supply Chain to maintain the flow of materials to support the customer

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in arts/sciences (BA/BS) a relevant field or equivalent experience required
• Previous buying, material planning and/or production planning experience preferred
• Manufacturing processes knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of sizing, material planning and production scheduling,
• Solid knowledge of ERP/SAP, particularly MRP related screens,
• Solid knowledge of planning functions/roles,
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills,
• APICS (Association of Production and Inventory Control Society) or CPSM/CPM (Certified Professional in Supply Management/Certified Purchasing Manager) preferred

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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