Buyer/Planner

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

At Beta Technologies, together we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for flight, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

We are seeking a Buyer/Planner to join our New Product Introduction and Contracting team. In this role, you will help ensure materials and services are available to support new product development and production. You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to place and manage purchase orders, track material availability, resolve supply issues, and keep stakeholders informed.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Drive milestones to ensure projected timelines are held and drive course correction actions
• Preparing purchase orders or bid requests; entering data for purchase orders
• Tracking, maintaining, and updating purchase orders based on changes to timing, cost, financials, or other updates
• Coordinate and prioritize work in an extremely dynamic environment
• Understand and execute orders against material requirements planning (MRP) signals
• Track material shortages for work-orders, kits, and sub-assemblies based on bill-of-material or drawings, facilitate alternate solutions where material supply doesn’t support
• Develop solutions and strategies for improving delivery lead-times on parts and materials
• Use and maintain the ERP system to provide clarity and source of truth to the organization through clear demand signals and organized data management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Comfortable with frequent change of direction, dynamic work environment, and passion to perform under pressure
• 5+ years direct experience in planning or project management, preferred experience in manufacturing or in an environment with a similarly intense level of quality and traceability requirements
• Experience managing Supplier relationships, inventory management, and understanding of basic principles of procurement practices
• Extremely strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong background in problem-solving and leadership
• Demonstrated understanding of an ERP system. Experience with Epicor, SAP, Plex, or Oracle will prepare for success.