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Job Title :
Associate Buyer/Planner Analyst
Reporting To:
Value Stream Planning Lead, Senior Planner Buyer
Work Schedule:
Onsite – Buffalo, NY Moog, Inc. is a global leader in high-performance motion control systems, designing and manufacturing advanced solutions that support aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical applications worldwide.
Our Commercial Aircraft Group (CAG) in East Aurora, NY is currently seeking an Associate Buyer/Planner Analyst to join a collaborative and fast-paced operations team. In this role, you will serve as a key contributor to Production Control activities, helping ensure the successful planning, coordination, and execution of production schedules to meet customer commitments. The position supports all phases of planning and material flow management while partnering closely with manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and operations teams to drive on-time delivery and operational excellence.
To be considered for this Associate Buyer/Planner Analyst role, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:
Typically, a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of prior relevant experience; a 2-year degree and 5+ years of relevant experience will also be considered
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to understand and apply complex regulations, procedures, and business processes
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines
Knowledge of planning, production control, supply chain, inventory management, or operations processes is preferred
APICS or other industry-recognized certifications are a plus
Planning, operations, manufacturing, or technical experience is preferred
As our Associate Buyer/Planner Analyst , you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for:
Analyze and maintain planning parameters in alignment with material strategies, inventory plans, and business demand profiles
Convert demand signals into work orders in accordance with established planning systems and processes
Monitor material shortages and supplier lead times, taking action to mitigate risks to production schedules
Develop achievable and balanced production plans that align with customer demand and operational capacity
Perform capacity analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production requirements
Escalate schedule impacts, material constraints, and customer delivery risks as needed
Determine Engineering Order effectiveness and evaluate impacts to schedules and obsolescence management activities
Participate in cross-functional meetings to review component, program, and production status
Support audits and inventory reviews involving customer-owned inventory
Manage work-in-process (WIP) within assigned planner codes and maintain optimal inventory levels
Provide work center scheduling support and clear-to-build status updates
Facilitate the review and maintenance of Planning Bills of Material (PBOMs) based on changing demand requirements
Construct and maintain Line of Balance (LOB) analyses, identifying gaps and priorities and monitoring progress to completion
Maintain production flow through order expediting, work order releases, prove-out tracking, and aging WIP reviews
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the Planning organization and Value Stream teams
Coordinate material movement and planning activities across internal Moog facilities to support business needs
Serve as a point of contact for IPO and OSP escalation…