About this role
Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
Job Title: Planner Buyer II Reporting To: Lead, Supply Chain Work Schedule: Onsite – Baguio City, PHKey Responsibilities & Essential Duties: 1. Ensure On-time Delivery & Cost Management
• Proactive Supplier Engagement: Initiate and drive collaborative efforts with external suppliers to improve on-time delivery (OTD), enhance quality metrics, and drive continuous cost reduction. • Strategic Sourcing: Explore secondary sourcing alternatives to mitigate supply chain risks. • Inventory Programs: Establish and oversee supplier-led inventory models, such as Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) and other replenishment methods, to optimize stock levels. 2. MRP Management, Planning & Communication
• Data Integrity: Continuously monitor, update, and maintain highly accurate part and order parameters like lead time, MOQ, etc. within the MRP/ERP system. • Stakeholder Escalation: Proactively identify potential part shortages and communicate impact immediately to leadership (Supply Chain Lead/Manager, Commodity Managers, Production Planners, and Program Managers). 3. Continuous Improvement & Data Analytics
• Process Optimization: Evaluate existing buying cycles and purchasing workflows to identify bottlenecks and suggest improvements for higher operational efficiency. • Root Cause & Action Planning: Gather raw information, generate performance reports, and analyze data to find root causes for variances. Create and execute formal corrective and preventive action plans. • Presentations: Compile findings into professional data summaries and present action plans to internal stakeholders and management teams. 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration – represents supply chain on projects requiring Cross-Functional Teams (CFT) engagement. Task with special projects new product introductions (NPI), or manufacturing transitions. 5. International Trade, Compliance & Commercials
• Trade Compliance: Apply foundational knowledge of local and international trade compliance, managing parameters around Incoterms, payment terms, currency/pricing structures, modes of transport, insurance, and risk management. • Commercial Negotiation: Utilize foundational negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing, flexible lead times, and advantageous terms and conditions (T&Cs) during supplier selections or spot buys. 6. Technical Competency
• Blueprint & Spec Interpretation: Review and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and quality standards for purchased parts and raw materials to ensure accurate supplier alignment and conformance.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Logistics or any Supply Chain Management course • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in buying and purchasing function. • Preferably with experience in a manufacturing environment. Skills Required:
• Proficient in English Communication • Analytical & Problem-Solving Mindset • Systems Literacy (MRP/ERP • Inventory & Supply Chain Management • Strategic Negotiation & Supplier Relationship Management • Contract Literacy