Supplier Account Manager

AllClear Aerospace & Defense•Miramar, FL

About The Position

Summary: Strong supply chain individual skilled in requesting and processing quotes for aerospace and related products to satisfy internal customer demands. This individual(s) should be proficient in processing Request for Quotes (RFQ’s) to support the current business demands for both Distribution and Repair Management Services. This person will be instrumental in supplying expeditious quotes to support internal customers and/or stakeholders. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), required
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.. and greater than 40 lbs. with assistance
Fluent in English
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information
Ability to effectively communicate via phone, email, and in-person.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Customary physical demands for office environment

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree or advanced, preferred
Supply Chain certifications (APICs, etc.) preferred
Aerospace, Distribution, Repair Management, and/or Military experience highly desired
5+ years related experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement functions, and/or training, preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
ERP / MRP experience desired
Foreign Language skills desirable; Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain 24-hour RFQ turnaround time to supplier(s)
Follow up with suppliers to close out aging RFQs
Ability to understand key product requirements to ensure proper processing of RFQ’s
Perform parts and/or services procurement activities (individual, multiple, and/or large tenders) for AllClear Distribution and Repair Services
Develop an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders
Execute effective follow-up operations for obtaining confirmations and statuses of open purchase orders
Deliver a daily report to customer service representatives, operations, and finance, indicating expected incoming material and projected revenues
Attend daily staff meetings to discuss the status of incoming and/or working purchase orders
Work with the inventory team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products
Update the ERP database with the status of open purchase orders
Work with suppliers/vendors to communicate and obtain required trace documentation and meet purchase order requirements
Coordinate part procurement requirements with requesting departments or technicians
Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for goods, equipment, and supplies
Verify specifications and price; challenge sourcing/savings options, and/or obtain identified substitute items; obtain approval from the requisitioning department, and ensure shop manual compliance
Develop supplier relationships, coordinate supplier schedule commitments, and manage delivery commitments
Work with quality to manage supplier metrics and trends to improve cost, quality, and schedule performance
Support program management and operations, project planning, and scheduling to assure a seamless execution and delivery of products and services
Work with program management and operations personnel to improve supplier performance and eliminate inefficiencies, redundancies, and non-value-added requirements
Interface with engineering and manufacturing/operations to ensure customer requirements and specifications on products and/or services are flowed down to suppliers
Seek alternative resolutions for sourcing challenges in collaboration with customer service, engineering, and technicians
Resolve invoice issues and work closely with finance for vendor payments
Meet expectations of clear communication with external and internal customers (suppliers and internal stakeholders)
Keep internal and external customers updated on the status of orders, current or anticipated problems, and circumstances that may affect delivery, quality, and/or price
Make confident, fact-based decisions and act on them while considering risk
Organized, flexible, and easily adaptable to changing conditions
Understand and perform functions in accordance with AS9120 and ISO9001 Standards