Buyer-Planner, Kuiper Space Program
Job summaryProject Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
The Buyer/Planner has the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support production and engineering schedules.
Other responsibilities for the Buyer/Planner include managing inventory levels, supporting material/product level revisions, interacting/coordinating with suppliers on a variety of topics ensuring compliance and supporting other business functions as required.
Key job responsibilitieso Monitor status of open orders to ensure on-time delivery of all items ordered, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of all future problems.
o Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule and/or inventory changes.
o Recommend and establish optimal inventory levels based on approved exposure inventory along with production and engineering schedules based on material lead times.
o Coordinate material flows throughout production/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development.
o Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers.
o Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned.
o Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources and alternative supply options.
o Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures.
o Understand and comply with all FAR, DFAR, ITAR flow down requirements.
o Understand and comply with all import/export requirements.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.
S.
citizen or national, U.
S.
permanent resident (i.
e.
, current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.
S.
as a refugee or granted asylum.
A day in the lifeHere at Amazon, we embrace our differences.
We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion.
Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally.
We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences.
Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious and earn trust.
Work/Life BalanceOur team puts a high value on work-life balance.
It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life.
We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment.
We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career GrowthOur team is dedicated to supporting new members.
We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.
We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth's most customer-centric company, and we are just getting started.
We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space based systems design and wireless systems.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Buyer/Planner has the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support production and engineering schedules.
Other responsibilities for the Buyer/Planner include managing inventory levels, supporting material/product level revisions, interacting/coordinating with suppliers on a variety of topics ensuring compliance and supporting other business functions as required.
Key job responsibilitieso Monitor status of open orders to ensure on-time delivery of all items ordered, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of all future problems.
o Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule and/or inventory changes.
o Recommend and establish optimal inventory levels based on approved exposure inventory along with production and engineering schedules based on material lead times.
o Coordinate material flows throughout production/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development.
o Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers.
o Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned.
o Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources and alternative supply options.
o Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures.
o Understand and comply with all FAR, DFAR, ITAR flow down requirements.
o Understand and comply with all import/export requirements.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.
S.
citizen or national, U.
S.
permanent resident (i.
e.
, current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.
S.
as a refugee or granted asylum.
A day in the lifeHere at Amazon, we embrace our differences.
We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion.
Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally.
We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences.
Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious and earn trust.
Work/Life BalanceOur team puts a high value on work-life balance.
It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life.
We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment.
We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career GrowthOur team is dedicated to supporting new members.
We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.
We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth's most customer-centric company, and we are just getting started.
We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space based systems design and wireless systems.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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