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Sunsrce; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunsrce is seeking a dedicated Hardware Procurement Coordinator to support their Applied Controls Solutions Department in Exton, Pennsylvania. The role involves managing hardware procurement, ensuring timely deliveries, and coordinating project schedules for automated systems primarily focused on robotics and industrial vision.

The ideal candidate will have strong skills in inventory management and problem-solving. This position covers a range of responsibilities including hardware management, project documentation, and collaboration with team members to meet customer project goals.

Qualifications

• Three years of industry experience.
• Working knowledge and experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hardware procurement to deliver successful projects to customers.
• Ensure all project hardware is delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage hardware changes, costs, and effects on build scheduling.

Skills

Admin & Inventory Management

Planning and scheduling

Problem solving

Detail-Oriented

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Job Summary

This role will support the Applied Controls Solutions Department with hardware ordering, management of Bills of Materials (BOMs), staging parts for machine builds, and inventory management for customer projects. These automated systems projects are primarily focused on robotics and industrial vision systems.

The position will provide a high level of coordination within the team to ensure hardware deliveries are on time with project schedules. Conducting the procurement of hardware and actively resolving scheduling conflicts due to delivery delays. Scheduling hardware orders for release to minimize overall inventory on hand and inventory turns. Receiving inbound shipments and staging hardware for projects while assisting with simple assembly to streamline the build process. Strong willingness to learn new hardware and software as the company continues to build its hardware portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hardware procurement to deliver successful projects to our customers.
• Ensure all project hardware is delivered on time and within budget.
• Develop hardware delivery timelines to monitor and track progress, across multiple projects.
• Manage hardware changes, costs, and effects on build scheduling.
• Report and elevate to management as needed.
• Collaborate and manage relationships with internal resources, vendors, customers, and stakeholders.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project hardware documentation.
• Capability of learning on the job and adapting to requirements.
• Flexibility to fulfill requests as provided by the manager in a timely manner.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of objects under 40lbs.
• Occasional lifting of objects over 40lbs.
• Occasional use of hand tools, power tools, and machines.
• Regular standing and walking including up to full days on foot.
• Occasional travel to customer sites within the mid-Atlantic region.
• Occasional overnight and travel outside of the region.
• Company vehicles and personal vehicles will be utilized for travel.

Skills & Qualifications

• Admin & Inventory Management
• Tracking & maintaining project hardware timelines and budgets
• Inventory process improvement
• Planning and scheduling
• Written and verbal communication
• Detail-Oriented
• Risk management
• Problem solving
• Work within a team to solve new problems as they arise
• Strong team communication
• Willing to support teammates as required
• Working knowledge and experience in manufacturing
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment
• Understanding of manufacturing needs and processes
• Flexibility to fulfill requests as provided by manager on a timely manner
• Three years of industry experience