Experimental Parts Procurement Coordinator

VIVA USA Inc; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. is seeking an Experimental Parts Procurement Coordinator in Ankeny, IA. The role involves creating routings, managing inventory, coordinating material transfers, and troubleshooting part issues to keep production flowing.

Responsibilities include reviewing part prints, generating fabrication programs, monitoring inventory, and communicating with internal teams. Proficiency in Excel and MS Office, SAP, CREO, AutoCAD, and inventory practices is essential; first shift, on-site

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Pre-Engineering, Manufacturing/Engineering Technology, CAD, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings/prints.
• Experience with CREO and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with SAP and Power BI.
• Knowledge of inventory management practices.
• High level of computer literacy and comfort with technology.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit manufacturing routings for experimental builds.
• Generate programs for fabrication operations.
• Review manufactured part prints.
• Monitor production inventory and forecast future needs.
• Transfer stock between departments and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate with internal teams regarding material transfers.
• Coordinate with Supply Management on purchased parts and stock availability.
• Prepare and update daily and weekly reports using Excel and other MS Office tools.
• Occasionally design and model simple parts for shop use.
• Troubleshoot part requests from engineers.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with laser programs and manufacturing routings.

Skills

Excel Pivot

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MS Office

Reading 2D drawings

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree in Pre-Engineering / Manufacturing / Engineering Technology

Equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

CREO

AutoCAD

Lantek

Radan

Microsoft Office

Job description

Experimental Parts Procurement Coordinator

About the Role: We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled individual to support experimental manufacturing operations. This role involves creating routings, managing inventory, coordinating material transfers, and troubleshooting part and program issues to ensure smooth production flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and edit manufacturing routings for experimental builds.
• Generate programs for fabrication operations.
• Review manufactured part prints
• Monitor production inventory and forecast future needs.
• Transfer stock between departments and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate with internal teams regarding material transfers.
• Coordinate with Supply Management on purchased parts and stock availability.
• Prepare and update daily and weekly reports using Excel and other MS Office tools.
• Occasionally design and model simple parts for shop use.
• Troubleshoot part requests from engineers.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with laser programs and manufacturing routings.

Tools & Systems

• SAP
• CREO
• AutoCAD
• Lantek
• Radan
• Microsoft Office

Required

• Associate degree in Pre-Engineering, Manufacturing/Engineering Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings/prints.
• Experience with CREO and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with SAP and Power BI.
• Knowledge of inventory management practices.
• High level of computer literacy and comfort with technology.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of sheet metal and other fabrication processes.

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MUST SHOW PROFICIENCY WITH EXCEL-PIVOT, VLOOKUP

Demonstrate the following qualifications and attributes

• Proficiency in MS Office, with intermediate Excel skills
• Strong overall computer skills
• Exceptional organizational and communication abilities
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and diligent approach
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Positive and upbeat attitude

Notes

Shift: 1st Shift – Monday to Friday (Flexible start at 6:00 AM)

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status