Job Description

Summary:
PennAero is hiring a Buyer/Planner II at our American Drilling Company in Torrance, CA. American Drilling Company delivers deep-hole drilling and precision machining expertise with a focus on consistency, accuracy, and high-performance results. From specialized gundrilling and wire-hole drilling to modern CNC multitasking and Swiss-style machining, we support customers with complex manufacturing challenges across aerospace and advanced industrial markets.
About PennAero:
PennAero is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners and specialized components for critical aerospace, defense, space, and advanced energy applications. We partner with customers to solve their most complex challenges, bringing technical depth and disciplined, agile execution when it matters most. Experience guides our growth—strengthening capabilities and expanding our global platform as markets evolve. To learn more about PennAero's capabilities and commitment to aerospace excellence, visit https://pennaero.com

The Buyer/Planner II manages the full procurement and production planning lifecycle for assigned commodities and work centers. This mid-level role owns production scheduling, outside processing (OSP) coordination, raw material sourcing, and tooling procurement — ensuring materials and capacity are available to meet customer delivery commitments at competitive cost.

Key Responsibilities
Planning & Scheduling:
Develop and maintain master production schedules (MPS), translating MRP output into work orders and purchase orders.
Monitor schedule adherence, resolve conflicts, and expedite as needed to protect on-time delivery.
Represent supply chain in daily/weekly production and S&OP review meetings.

Outside Processing (OSP) Management:
Own the OSP cycle — select vendors, issue POs, coordinate routing/logistics, and track turnaround against schedule.
Evaluate OSP supplier performance on quality, delivery, and cost; negotiate pricing and lead times.
Resolve nonconformances in partnership with Quality, initiating corrective action requests as required.

Raw Material Quoting & Ordering:
Source and procure metals, composites, fasteners, and hardware; issue RFQs and analyze competitive bids.
Maintain inventory health by managing min/max, safety stock, and reorder parameters within the ERP system.
Track commodity trends and communicate cost risks or savings opportunities to management.

Tool Planning:
Coordinate tooling needs (cutting tools, fixtures, gauges) with engineering and manufacturing to align with production schedules.
Manage tooling POs and inventory records; support cost reduction through life monitoring and vendor consolidation.

General:
Own the full PO lifecycle: creation, acknowledgment, changes, receiving, and invoice reconciliation.
Maintain accurate ERP data (lead times, costs, vendor info) and contribute to CI initiatives targeting cost and cycle time.

This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Gardena, CA location.