Outsourcing Coordinator

MIRATECH Corporation; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Annual Bonus

Wellness Credit

Flexible Spending Account

401k with match up to 5%

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

MIRATECH Corporation is seeking an Outsource Coordinator to manage outsourced manufacturing and coordinate with external partners. You will ensure timely delivery, cost control, and alignment with production needs while leveraging ERP data and BOMs.

In this role you will analyze schedules, support make-versus-buy decisions, and drive continuous improvement across procurement, supplier management, and planning processes within a dynamic manufacturing environment in Houston.

Formación

• Five+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or related manufacturing roles.
• Expertise in MPS, MRP, CRP, and shop floor scheduling.
• Experience with ERP systems and data analysis.
• Strong cost reduction and process improvement background.
• Ability to interpret BOMs and engineering drawings for planning and sourcing.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate outsourced manufacturing and production planning.
• Analyze schedules, MRP outputs, and capacity to optimize make-versus-buy decisions.
• Monitor outsourced production and expedite orders to meet delivery goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve supply chain disruptions and improve material flow.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Data-driven decisions

Educación

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Engineering degree

Herramientas

ERP systems

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

Reports to: Plant Manager

Cooperates with: Production and Operations

Job Overview:

The Outsource Coordinator is responsible for managing and optimizing MIRATECH's outsourced manufacturing operations. This role serves as the primary point of coordination between MIRATECH and external manufacturing partners, ensuring materials, components, and services are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with production requirements. The position requires a strong understanding of manufacturing planning, fabrication processes, engineering documentation, and supplier management to support effective make-versus-buy decisions and successful execution of outsourced manufacturing strategies.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Outsourced Manufacturing and Production Planning

• Analyze production schedules, material requirements planning (MRP) outputs, and capacity requirements to determine optimal make-versus-buy decisions based on cost, lead time, capacity, and total cost of ownership.
• Develop and execute plans to meet production demand through internal manufacturing and outsourced suppliers.
• Monitor outsourced production schedules and proactively expedite orders to mitigate risks to delivery commitments.
• Track and report production progress, material shortages, completion status, and supplier performance metrics.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage purchasing activities related to outsourced manufacturing, including RFQ development, supplier quotations, purchase order creation, and order expediting.
• Support supplier sourcing, qualification, onboarding, and ongoing supplier performance management initiatives.
• Assist in negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, service agreements, warranties, and contractual terms to achieve cost and performance objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve supply chain disruptions and improve material flow.
• Foster strong supplier relationships that support quality, delivery, and continuous improvement goals.

Continuous Improvement & Data Analysis

• Analyze ERP and operational data to identify cost reduction opportunities, improve supplier performance, and enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Evaluate key cost drivers and recommend strategies to reduce total supply chain costs.
• Review and communicate Bill of Materials (BOM) discrepancies to engineering teams for correction and process improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning accuracy, inventory performance, and operational effectiveness.

Required Experience:

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in an Engineer-to-Order (ETO), custom fabrication, or project-based manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and specifications to support planning, sourcing, outsourcing, and production execution activities.
• Working knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing processes including welding, machining, forming, assembly, painting/coating, and outsourced manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of should cost tools, make-versus-buy costing tools.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, fabrication prints, weld symbols, dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications.
• Understanding of how fabrication processes, routing structures, material requirements, and production lead times impact planning, scheduling, capacity utilization, and supplier performance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve technical and manufacturing-related issues.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in supply chain, procurement, production planning, inventory control, logistics, manufacturing operations, or a related field within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP), Production Control and Shop Floor Scheduling, Inventory Management, Procurement and Supplier Management, Warehousing and Transportation Operations
• Demonstrated success implementing cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Advanced experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and data analysis.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization and with external suppliers.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams and leading collaborative initiatives.
• Ability to remain organized, responsive, and effective under pressure.

Education & Certifications:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field preferred.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Annual Bonus Program
• $350 Annual Wellness Credit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with match up to 5%
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 5 days of paid sick leave annually (prorated based on start date)
• 15 days PTO annually (prorated based on start date)

Equal Opportunity:

MIRATECH is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations.