Expediter - Material Services

Duncan Aviation; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Health Savings Account

401(k) with match

On-site fitness

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Duncan Aviation in Battle Creek, MI seeks a Material Services Expediter to generate and review parts reports for backordered and past-due purchase orders, expediting materials and informing team members of status. You will assist purchasing by placing orders, reviewing receipts, and contacting vendors for pricing and delivery details.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, about one year in materials/purchasing/warehouse, basic accounting knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year related materials, purchasing, warehouse or shipping and receiving experience required.
• General computer skills, including Microsoft Word/Excel.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Previous aviation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews daily reports to identify parts from back orders and past-due POs and notifies expediters or leads.
• Solicits pricing and availability from vendors to support quotes and resolve discrepancies.
• Assists purchasers by placing orders for immediate-demand items and following up on pricing.
• Maintains and updates inventory database and related files timely and accurately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Vendor outreach

Pricing inquiries

Inventory management

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year materials/purchasing/warehouse/shipping experience

Basic understanding of accounting principles

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Material Services Expediter generates and reviews parts reports for back ordered and past due purchase orders, expedites materials and advises all necessary individuals as to the status of the materials and purchase orders. In addition, this position assists purchasing agents by placing orders, reviewing problems receipts and contacting vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing, availability, delivery schedule, parts servicing and places order; and defines incoming material transportation requirements as needed.

Essential Job Functions

1. Reviews daily reports to identify parts from customer back order requisitions and past-due purchase orders, determines the status of these parts, and notifies the appropriates department expediters, team leader, project manager or other appropriate team member.

2. Obtains parts pricing and availability by contacting vendors and/or researching parts locator services to support team members in preparing accurate quotes. Contacts appropriate team member regarding price, quantity or delivery discrepancies.

3. Assists purchasing agents by soliciting various sources for immediate-demand items, placing orders with vendors for special order items for work-in-process, following-up on parts pricing follow-up, reviewing problem receipts to identify what action needs to be taken and assisting with corrective action.

4. Accurately enters, updates and maintains inventory database in a timely manner to ensure precise inventory files, cross reference information, parts notes files, purchase order files and vendor kits as necessary.

5. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Job Specific Requirements

• Licenses/Certificates: N/A
• Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required
• Physical: Occasionally lifts up to 25 lbs.; repetitive motion; tolerates sitting
• Environmental: N/A

Education and Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• One year related materials, purchasing, warehouse or shipping and receiving experience required
• General computer skills required, including knowledge of Microsoft Software (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Previous aviation experience preferred

Available Benefits

• Moving is expensive and hard work! Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.
• Duncan offers a comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday) that is available to team members on day one.
• Plan for your medical needs with a Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions).
• Save for your future through our 401(k) program where you can begin contributions within your first 45 days, 50% match on first 6% contributed
• Enjoy Duncan Aviation’s On-Site Fitness & Health Clinics at the MRO locations
• Take advantage of a variety of In-House Training opportunities, or use Tuition Assistance to further your education.

Duncan Aviation is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…