Sr. Master Scheduler/Buyer

Reliable Robotics Corporation•Mountain View, CA

8d•$120,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods — and eventually people — move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality. As a Sr. Master Scheduler / Buyer at Reliable Robotics, you’ll play a critical role in building relationships with key industry partners/suppliers, driving supplier execution for safety-critical systems, and continuously improving our supply chain processes. You will be part of the Production organization, a growing team of highly motivated professionals passionate about delivering high-quality products and services on time, with unquestionable quality. You will have hands-on responsibility for managing end-to-end supply chain activities, including Material Requirements Planning (MRP), supplier relationship management, procurement, inventory management, and kitting. You will also mitigate supply risks, resolve procurement discrepancies, and drive cost-reduction initiatives while acting as the liaison between engineering, quality, and manufacturing. These responsibilities require a strong understanding of the aerospace/aviation market, business objectives, and supplier capabilities to ensure success. This position requires coordinating with internal customers, managing a complex supplier portfolio, and communicating with leadership to develop, implement, and achieve business objectives. This is a fantastic opportunity to be an integral team member directly contributing to the certification of the first fully autonomous aircraft.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Law, or Engineering
6+ years of demonstrated experience in supply chain management, contracts/subcontracts, legal, or engineering
3+ years of experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems
Ability to ramp up quickly on new concepts, technologies, and opportunities, and a passion for solving hard problems with analysis and creativity

Nice To Haves

Experience with quality systems (e.g. AS9100, ISO9001, or FAA Parts Manufacturing Approval)
Experience in lean manufacturing, just-In-time (JIT), kanban, or other purchasing and inventory management strategies
Strong knowledge of the federal procurement process and an understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)
Program Management Professional (PMP) certifications

Responsibilities

Lead MRP master scheduling for non-recurring engineering, formal engineering development, certification, and production projects, including conducting capacity analyses to mitigate short and long-term schedule risks, identify systemic issues, resolve shortages, and develop strategies to enable a healthy supply chain
Ensure predictable and uninterrupted supply by analyzing MRP messages, managing master data, bill of materials (BOMs), inventory replenishment strategies, and expediting deliveries with suppliers
Develop and implement strategies to drive supplier selection, qualification, commercial negotiations, contract development, and administration
Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis, including business/financial, capabilities, capacity, quality, throughput, technical capability, and risk assessments
Prepare, issue, and analyze request for quote (RFQ) / request for proposal (RFP) packages, evaluate quotes, translate engineering requirements into clear requests, negotiate with suppliers, place purchase orders, resolve invoice issues, and manage constraints and supplier performance
Develop sustainable relationships with our partners, suppliers, or distributors
Drive cost savings through leveraging volume pricing agreements with suppliers
Develop and mature internal supply chain policies, procedures, and instructions
Develop, monitor, and continuously improve key supplier performance indicators and manage supplier improvement plans
Root-cause systemic supply chain issues, leading cross-functional teams to implement permanent fixes, facilitate assembly/integration alignment discussions, and drive blocker resolution