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About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a team player, detail-oriented, and honest
• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
• A willingness to learn and/or adapt to new work methods
• Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• 3 years of experience in an inventory and/or warehouse management environment
• 2 years of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience (Microsoft Navision or similar)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of Microsoft Navision experience
• 1 year of previous work experience in a medical devices manufacturing environment
• 1 year of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
• Current or previous successful employment experience with Stealth Products (directly, independently or through a third party)

Responsibilities

• Provide sourcing depth for all inventory by identifying and qualifying sources for components and assemblies
• Maintain and perform supplier qualifications based on performance metrics and continue monitoring the supplier relationship for each vendor through supplier ratings
• Create RFQ’s (requests for quotes) & gain approval for procurement of newly sourced materials and product
• Negotiate vendor terms & coordinate with procurements and finance to either add or change vendor information or with PDM for existing into ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system
• Institute cost saving measures for current and future sources of items to ensure the most efficient and profitable options available are executed
• Provide supplier sourcing information including costs and lead times for in-house vs. outsource design options of new and existing components and subassemblies
• Manage inbound transportation tracking for assigned suppliers, providing updates to all teams and coordination of deliveries to Stealth
• Assess shipping needs based on material requirements
• Provide import logistics for assigned suppliers, including coordinating transportation and pick-ups as needed
• Acquire quotes for overseas shipments to provide best pricing and checking of carrier invoices
• Establish and maintain standardized vendor lead times
• Develop & maintain vendor relationships in best interest for Stealth
• Report & develop better delivery & quality for all suppliers by sending out reports & conducting audits as needed
• Purchase from Asian suppliers for Stealth custom items (BeneAsia, B2B, Sharp, Viscount, Kunshan, DH Precision)
• Participate in quality issues, returns to suppliers for items purchased
• Run necessary usages and, reports to provide best scheduling of procured items
• Participate in morning production meetings to resolve shortages and provide status
• Send all updated drawing, new or revision changes to suppliers
• Gather freight quotes air or ocean to determine best method and at best cost for Stealth
• Assist with organization and cleaning of work area, keeping aisles and walkways clear at all times
• Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
• Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
• Work effectively with all Stealth departments to exceed internal and external expectations
• Stealth retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary