Materials and Logistics Manager Boise, ID Full-time
Description AERO Specialties is a world leader in manufacturing and distributing high-quality ground support equipment (GSE). We opened our doors in 1987 as a small, local manufacturer and have grown tremendously with offices in the Boise, ID, USA area and multiple international sales as service locations. We remain dedicated to the company's mission of providing the best GSE and customer service possible. We are seeking new team members who share our core values and vision: building a team of people dedicated to our purpose who strive for excellence in performance! The AERO Specialties Materials and Logistics Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of the procurement of materials, components, supplies, services, etc. essential to support operations. Ensures that purchases are the required quality and quantity, at the most economical cost, and of timely delivery. Supervises buyers and clerical personnel. This position is responsible for the warehousing of all materials and maintaining an accurate and lean inventory.
What are we looking for? Someone with the following Core Competencies
- The ability to work hard, to complete multiple challenging tasks/projects within agreed time frames and with the appropriate level of critical thinking and quality. To manage daily, monthly and annual goals with clear, proactive communication and follow-up across all teams, both internal and external.
- To drive to improve the business and its processes by seeking efficiency in all activities.
- A commitment to be your best self - everyday; to taking responsibility for your actions; to taking a positive approach towards your coworkers, our challenges and our failures; to pushing yourself and your coworkers for results.
We strive for success but sometimes we miss. When we do, we expect everyone to pull together, to get back up and to push forward again - together.
And someone who can:
- Oversee and participate in the procurement of materials, components, and supplies, ensuring price value and stability, consistent quality, and expeditious delivery. Guide, assist, and negotiate to satisfactory conclusion important or major purchasing contracts.
- Research and develop competent suppliers of high-quality components by overseeing and participating in the preparation of bids, proposals, or other information requests. Evaluate requested materials and make recommendations.
- Represent the department at planning and other regular management meetings to provide assistance and recommendations to resolve engineering, production, and technical problems
- Review and evaluate relations with existing suppliers. Recommend methods of communication, problem resolution, or proposal planning. Contact suppliers regarding large or recurring material problems and resolve issues. Maintain a rating system for use in evaluation of suppliers.
- Participate in the research, development, and design of long-range strategic objectives. Work with other departmental managers in laying out and planning of potential future operational changes.
- Maintain accurate inventory of all materials by insuring accurate transactions in the MRP System. Auditing and connecting inventory levels by performing regular cycle counts.
- Responsible for ensuring all procured material is compliant with the applicable hazardous materials requirements and responsible for acquiring hazardous material information. Responsible for the collection and disposal of accumulated hazardous materials.
Requirements
What qualifies someone for this position?
- Proven expertise in managing material procurement and supplier evaluation. Demonstrated warehousing management skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Computer skills: extensive MRP system experience, knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 8 years related experience
- APICS certification a plus
What do you get in return?
- Competitive pay DOE!
- We pay 100% of your (the employee’s) health insurance premium at time of eligibility (after 60 days at 1st of the month)!
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)!
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)!
- Employer match for 401k with eligibility to participate after only 90 days!
- Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance!
- Flexible work schedules!
- Paid vacations and personal time; the longer you’re with us, the more you’ll accrue!
- Paid holidays!
- Potential for profit sharing!
