Materials Coordinator

Provides Material and Supply Chain Management activities for the division. Activities include materials planning, scheduling, inventory control, information flow and coordination, and asset management. Work with suppliers, business unit managers, purchasing, production planners, I/T, and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery. Matrix management responsibilities with business units and support groups for production planning, shipping, receiving and inventory functions. Provide direct leadership and management of Purchasing and Supplier Quality functions for division.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage procurement and materials management activities including order placement, supplier price reduction/evaluation/certification, supplier follow-up
• Accountable for division materials metrics and Standards of Performance.
• Provide sourcing and procurement strategies with an emphasis on speed, cost reduction and secondary suppliers
• Help define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery to support a supply chain management strategy
• Facilitate corporate purchasing and materials initiatives including common part numbers, supplier managed inventory, consolidated purchasing agreements, supplier reduction and supplier quality certifications
• Drives improvements in inventory accuracy/cycle count and inventory location accuracy
• Advise on supplier managed inventory or supplier-based contracts with customers
• Support internal or external audit requirements relative to the planning, procurement or inventory control functions
• Effectively create and sustain procurement to delivery material and system cost reduction programs
• Create aged inventory reports along with finance and create plans to reduce cost on inventory that is within the 3rd year of the current year, then oldest inventory first, through consumption and outright sales.
• Actively support and implement lean principles at the division
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years applicable purchasing/materials management experience in a high-volume repair or manufacturing environment
• Extensive managerial experience including supply chain management, and asset management
• Four-year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required or 5 years’ experience in scheduling and planning leading in a process diverse repair or manufacturing environment.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts
• Working knowledge of Microsoft PC software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and presentations)

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Will participate in and support safety initiatives, safe work practices and compliance.
• Will participate in safety activities including the following: immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents/injuries.
• Will follow all safety rules, FAA regulations, PPE compliance and equipment operation requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position may require walking primarily on a level surface for periods of time as well as reaching above shoulder heights or below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday

Equipment Operated: Ability to operate office machines and equipment and troubleshoot problems with equipment.

Work Location: Prime Turbines, Carrollton TX.

Protective Equipment Required: None

Potential Hazards: Exposure to materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience.

• Must be Highly Motivated individual
• Must possess Excellent Organizational and Communication Skills
• Must have Data Entry Skills / computer literate
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Must be available to work Fulltime, M-F, Hours ranging from 7am– 5pm
• Must pass FAA/DOT Pre-Employment drug test and background screen.

Education/Training: 4-year degree in business, engineering or materials management preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years.

Certificates/Licenses: None

Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management. Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions, locations in multiple time zones or shift positions.