Vendor Order Administrator (Onsite)

RTX•Wichita, KS

4d•$43,400 - $82,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Vendor Order Administration works directly with Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Logistics department, Customer Management teams, suppliers and vendors to provide logistical support for MRO activities at the Wichita Service Center (WSC). The Vendor Order Administrator is a Logistics Team Member performing diversified, logistical duties of a complex nature and coordinating the activities of vendor processes throughout the repair and overhaul of customer-owned avionics; or analytical duties to resolve complex and diversified problems related to material functions.

Requirements

Typically requires a HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
Must have experience utilizing SAP or similar data entry program.
Experience writing purchase orders and return material authorizations.
Experience with Microsoft Excel using formulas and analysis.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace aftermarket.
Prior experience working with business vendors.

Responsibilities

Provide logistical support to vendor management groups in their analysis of data related to lead times, scheduling, inventory, and procurement of parts and materials.
Analyze and interpret the numerous methods and techniques of logistic vendor process, making recommendations to avoid problems or eliminate difficulties.
Possess good people and communication skills within a team environment to expedite product through process to meet customer demand.
Adapt to technical/operational changes to include being present until order processing and AOG duties are complete.
Provide support to Vendor Order Administration team consisting of 3-4 employees.
Set day-to-day operational objectives within a clearly defined area of responsibility.
Manage vendor requirements to enable on-time shipments.
Make minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of the work area.
Communicate with parties within and outside of own team, which may include Vendor Managers and Vendors depending upon the task at hand.
Provide logistical support to accommodate demands of customer and/or vendor.
Issue purchase orders and coordinate RMAs (return material authorizations) for Vendor activity.
Manage a pool of local and/or overseas vendors to ensure parts availability, effective cost and reliable turnaround time.
Reconcile service documentation discrepancies.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
Adoption Assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.