LOGISTICS EXPEDITER

Precision Mechanical; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Companies in Rapid City, SD seeks a Material Control Specialist to coordinate the flow of materials from suppliers to production, manage stock levels, and support production scheduling.

Candidates should be proficient with MS Word/Excel, comfortable using ERP databases, and skilled in communication; forklift operation and ability to read a tape measure are required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; ability to develop spreadsheets.
• Experience in logistics or material handling is required.
• Ability to operate a forklift and read a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate the accurate delivery/flow of material from suppliers to production.
• Follow-up and track purchase orders to verify vendors' delivery dates.
• Interface with receiving for recording of material receipt and maintain inventory counts.
• Coordinate return of materials to vendors or customers; maintain CFMs/E.
• Maintain files of received Customer Furnished Materials or Equipment and support material requests.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Logistics

Communication skills

Tools

ERP database

Job description

The Precision Companies include Precision Fabricating & Cleaning Co., Inc. (PFC), Precision Mechanical Inc. (PMI) and Precision Enterprises, Inc. (PEI) - separate, but complementary, business units.

Established in 1964, PFC has served the process industry continuously since 1964 and has performed work in aerospace, the food and beverage industry, the energy (hydrogen, nuclear and fossil fuels) industry, for bulk gas suppliers, and for automakers. Our capabilities include all forms of welding, tube and pipe fabrication, structural fabrication, and metal treatments. PFC specializes in the assembly of process and ground support equipment (skid mounted and modular construction) and specialty services, such as, precision cleaning of piping/tubing systems and components, passivation and component reconditioning and testing. PFC is ISO 9001/AS9100 registered.

PMI has been offering mechanical services to a wide array of government, industrial, commercial, and institutional customers since 1986. PMI installs process piping and equipment, plumbing and HVAC systems in hospitals, schools, airports/air bases, semiconductor manufacturing facilities and launch complexes.

With strong financials, more than 200 employees, and 60,000 square feet of facilities located on 21 acres, the Precision Companies are ready to serve you.

Principle Responsibilities

Material management multitasking: coordinate/facilitate the accurate delivery/flow of material from suppliers to production. Must be able to identify and reposition parts and materials from location to location. Knowledge of procurement procedure and excellent organizational skills are required. Requires the ability to analyze stock levels and parts usage to identify and remedy shortages by requisitioning parts and materials.

Standard Duties

Follow-up and track purchase orders to verify vendors comply with delivery dates. Contact vendors for improved delivery times. Serve as contact for material requests after order placement. Coordinate return of materials to vendors or customers. Interface with receiving area for recording of material receipt. Collect and kit materials for production. Maintain files of received Customer Furnished Materials or Equipment (CFM/E). Maintain inventory counts and issuance of CFM/E.

Requirements

Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel, including the ability to develop spreadsheets. Must be able to learn how to use company's Enterprise Resource Planning database. Requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in logistics or material handling required.

Able to operate a forklift and read a tape measure.

Capabilities

Knowledge of material handling, scheduling, and invoice reconciliation. Math competency, detail-oriented, ability to organize and attend to multiple activities simultaneously and/or in sequence, capable of maintaining confidentiality. Excellent communication skills, ability to speak clearly, attention to detail, ability to establish good rapport with department managers, staff, vendors, and others.

Physical Requirements

Sitting for extended periods. Bending. Lifting up to 50 pounds. Capable of striking keys on computer or typewriter keyboard.

Equipment to be Used

Computer, calculator, usual office equipment, forklift and tape measure.

Note

Duties and skills required for this position are general and describe the principal functions, level of Professionals knowledge and skills required of this job. You should not consider it an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. You may be asked to perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas. Willingness to contribute in such a manner is taken into consideration in job candidacy, transfer, and performance appraisal.

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’) Political Asylee, or Refugee.