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POSITION: COST ENGINEER
SUMMARY:
The Candidate works directly with the Vice President of Engineering and Product Management to meet cost targets on new products and improve costs on current products. Analyzes Bill of Materials and interfaces with Engineering, Purchasing/Material Management, Quality, Accounting, external vendors and distributors to optimize cost.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Actively keeps track of cost improvementnts/savings and provides monthly reports and annual cost summaries.
- Interacts with Quality on DMRs, RMAs and other Cost of Quality related issues.
- Works with Engineering and Purchasing to identify critical vendors in the supply chain. Shows ability to search and identify potential second sources globally.
- Possesses the technical knowledge to understand electrical component datasheets and determine alternate parts as needed. Manages actions on end-of-life and product change notices from vendors/distributors.
- Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, finance, design and plant operations to develop cost models, estimates, targets, make/buy and ad hoc analyses as required.
- Ability to interact closely with electrical design engineering, software engineers, mechanical engineers and related procurement buyers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prior experience at a mid to large size corporation in a Cost Engineering role. Demonstrates a history of meeting product/project cost targets and schedules.
- Strong interpersonal skills required to convey and execute collaborative strategies to meet cost goals. Must be able to conceptualize and present cost improvement plans to upper management.
- Global sourcing experience required. Understanding of offshore vendors and contract manufacturers.
- Expert level knowledge utilizing an ERP system to analyze material, tooling, labor, burden, and forecasting.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or up to 6 years relevant work experience.
POSITION: DOMESTIC INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
SUMMARY:
IResponsible for managing assigned domestic accounts. Effectively and efficiently communicate with internal/external customers regarding product/service inquiries, respond to customer e-mails, order processing and have timely responses to customer requests/complaints.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Communicate with customers by telephone, in person, e-mail, fax, or regular mail correspondence to obtain sales orders, order inquiries, changes and modifications, respond to product questions and other related tasks as they arise for pre and post sales and orders.
- Handle a set territory and manage the accounts in their entirety including but not limited to; orders, e-mails and all other communication.
- Emphasizes salable features, quote prices and credit terms, prepare proposals and provide information regarding terms of sales and delivery for orders obtained by customers to confirm product/services information.
- Builds and maintains long-term relationships with customers using database (Epicor), phone calls, e-mails and events to help secure additional business. - - Establish and develop excellent business relationships with fellow employees to create a team environment.
- Monitors the specific territory e-mails and communications ensuring all customers are receiving prompt and accurate responses to their inquiries.
- Maintain current account activities, update customer information for reporting purposes and to help manage the sales process by entering information into - SureFire's computer database (Epicor) and MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Maintain close communication with the International Regional Sales Managers for specified territory advising of potential sales opportunities/international tenders, product status updates and escalated customer issues.
- Transfer customer calls to appropriate staff by identifying customer concerns to provide quality customer service.
- Communicates with internal Shipping Dept. and contracted freight companies (i.e. research, tracks, and resolves issues related to shipment) by telephone, e-mail, or fax to verify shipment dates.
- Actively make outbound calls to customers to upsell and bring in new orders. Will be held accountable for specific outbound call volumes and sales.
- Handle accounts that have EDI and special requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION:
- Four-year college degree preferred.
- 3-5 years’ work experience.
- Experience dealing with international customers, licenses and export regulations are preferred.
POSITION: JUNIOR BUYER/PLANNER
SUMMARY:
Coordinates the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Order materials from Materials Requirement planning (MRP) reports to meet production needs.
- Procure all related materials to support the production schedule via the ERP system. Create purchase orders, communicate, and negotiate with suppliers to insure favorable pricing and delivery.
- Partner with Production Planners to coordinate incoming material to support production needs and communicate information on material availability. Partner with Quality Team and Engineering Teams to resolve material related changes and issues.
- Maintain open communication with Production Managers and Supply Chain Management to ensure manufacturing and inventory plans are clearly understood and fulfilled.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for history and audit purposes.
- Prepare, review, and publish monthly and/or weekly reports as directed by management.
- Ensure processes are completed in accordance with Quality and Business System requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Experience working with EPICOR MRP/ERP system preferred.
- Three to five years materials/planning/procurement experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally (by phone, in person) and in writing with all levels of management.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Management or an equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred.