Sourcing Fulfillment Specialist

About Us:
Middle River Aerostructure Systems is a world-leading manufacturer of thrust reversers (the braking system on a jet engine), engine nacelle components and specialized aerostructures. It supplies and supports these products for engine makers, airplane manufacturers and aircraft operators. Located on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, MRAS has a 1.7-million sq. ft. facility situated on 180 acres – where the company and its predecessors have designed, built and equipped civil and military aircraft for over 90 years. In 2019, MRAS was acquired by ST Engineering North America, the U.S. affiliate of Singapore-based ST Engineering – becoming a part of its global network of aerospace facilities and offices. With the ownership change, the company was renamed Middle River Aerostructure Systems.

Role Summary:

ST Engineering Aerospace – Middle River Aerostructure Systems, LLC. is looking for a Sourcing Fulfillment Specialist to interface with the purchasing team and its’ supply base, and effectively communicate part delivery status with internal cross-functional teams.

In this role, you will be reporting to the Sourcing Fulfillment Leader, measuring supplier performance, and assisting the purchasing team as required with driving supplier on-time delivery. Creation and management of various performance tracking tools is required daily. Analysis of demand flow and planning requirements is to be conducted on a regular occurrence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop appropriate supply chain strategy to assure part flow supports program(s) requirements.
• Execute on supply chain best practices and measure performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Interface and build relationships with supplier contacts, support buyers in delivery/fulfillment needs, and escalate issues with supplier leadership to support the business operations.
• Direct and coordinate supply chain functions through strategy, resource optimization, profitability maximization, and KPIs resulting in internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate supply activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet the changing levels of program demand.
• Collaborate with procurement department to determine best practice for freight and freight consolidation.
• Interfaces with cross functional team that includes Operations, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Planning, and Production Control.
• Supports proper utilization of ERP (SAP). Works closely with Program Management, Planning, Quality and Operations to assure correct demand and supply signals are sent to the supply base.
• Provides input for Sourcing on the S&OP process to assure product lead times support build and delivery schedules.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Quick learner with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus, and adapt to a variety of challenges.
• Ability to conduct detailed material reviews in a time constrained environment with supplier leadership.
• Ability to take initiative and responsibility for sourcing needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong sense of time organization and urgency.
• Strong analytical skill set mandatory. Prefer advanced Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint) experience.
• ERP experience is mandatory, SAP preferred.
• Working knowledge of supplier portals.
• Ability to influence others while also being able to work independently.

Education, Experience, and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of supply chain, logistics, or warehouse management experience
• Some travel may be required, up to 10%

MRAS is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value.

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