Associate Buyer/Planner Analyst

Location: Buffalo, NY

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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 issues

Monitor and support on-time delivery performance of IPO parts

Maintain OTIF performance tracking and reporting

Perform interplant purchasing activities, including IPO, OTPO, and Sales Order creation and maintenance

Ensure accurate and timely Sales Order entry and maintenance within SAP

Support overall production control and material planning activities to ensure successful execution of customer commitments

How we care for you

• Financial Rewards: Great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
• Additional Benefits: Site-specific benefits may also be available depending on location and business needs.

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Salary Range Transparency

Buffalo, NY $65,000.00–$80,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

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