Production Expeditor

ACCOUNTABILITY:

This position includes acting as a change agent in developing, introducing, and administering new or assigned suppliers, related to purchasing matters. It also consists of implementing measures to improve company/supplier relations, and ensuring compliance with related contracts or agreements.

This position deals with day-to-day handling of time critical customer product, at times requiring independent action, as well as the ability to follow specific guidelines in administration of contracts or agreements.

TYPICAL DUTIES (May include, but are not limited to the following):

• Establishing contacts and releasing PO's with suppliers, identification and qualification of new sources of suppliers, quoting, supply side monitoring of suppliers: lead-times, capacity, delivery, cost, quality, reverse auction.
• Coordinating with MRO/tooling & product suppliers on the supply needs (requires interaction with division managers.
• Execution and interaction in material supply chain coordination within the division and with external suppliers.
• Identifying and planning integration of MRO materials and supplies into the shop based on knowledge of the kanban replenishment issues.
• Managing the shipping and receiving aspects within the division, calling in outside trucking firms, managing day to day shipping requirements.
• Provide and request information from suppliers, vendors, transportation specialists and other sources, as applicable.
• Review data and information, conduct basic analyses and provide assistance to more experienced staff in more complex matters.
• Review terms and conditions of contracts and agreements to determine compliance with regulations and Company policy.
• Work closely with other groups involved in various aspects of supply chain management and transportation to ensure meeting schedules, and inform senior staff of potential problems.
• Strive for continuous improvement in such matters as cost, quality, and responsiveness to customers.
• Inventory management: determining inventory requirements and maintaining adequate stocks and supplies.
• Developing and implementing state of the art methods and practices to reduce requirements for storage facilities and space and reduce associated costs.

COMPLEXITY OF TASKS:

Under supervision, perform routine duties in support of Purchasing and Logistics. Requires strong working knowledge of computer based programs, and ability to communicate effectively and resolve routine problems. Requires basic understanding of standard supply management and transportation functions and of related policies. Requires interfacing and effective communication with other groups regarding various aspects of the procurement process.

Experience in Aerospace industry preferred.

Associate Degree or 2 to 5 years of related experience, or a combination of education and experience, and/or demonstrated accomplishments

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