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Marmon Aerospace & Defense LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for purchasing all material needed from vendors to ensure a smooth flow of product to manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review MRP signal to determine demand and schedule material delivery dates to meet customer demand.
• Purchase raw materials, MRO, and other non-raw material items.
• Maintain files and records on all (open and closed) purchase orders.
• Work with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of quality product to meet our manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain current pricing of all raw materials and notify others on price changes.
• Handle quotations and lead time inquiries for sales and current requirements.
• Work with quality and operations on returns of defective raw material to suppliers.
• Ensure material pull systems (kanbans) are maintained and improved, utilizing data and working with operations.
• Identify root cause of, and develop solutions for part shortages, inventory inaccuracies, and on time delivery misses to customers.
• Support on time delivery and inventory goals.
• Attend cross-over, non-conforming materials, sales & operations, and any other meetings deemed necessary by manager
• Walk the manufacturing floor as necessary during meetings, Kanban reviews, and material reviews
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a self-starter and able to work independently
• Team player
• Organized, thorough, and flexible
• Detail oriented
• Time management skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Suite, MRP/ERP systems)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related discipline or at least one year related experience
• Knowledge of ERP systems, including inventory control, bills of materials, and routing functions
• Familiar with Lean and 5S principles
• No experience necessary

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.