Expeditor - Planning & Logistics

POSITION SUMMARY

The Material Expeditor is responsible for: receiving, picking, issuing, returning to stock, and other activities related to aircraft parts during the aircraft assembly process.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Receive pre-draw pick lists from Production Planner.
• Coordinate critical materials (unscheduled, non-routine, and unplanned) with Lead Technician, Production Controller and the Planning Supervisor.
• Perform the picking process, which includes pulling and distributing parts according to the production planning and unscheduled production needs.
• Coordinate with internal areas for disposition of part, i.e. repair, return, or dispose of.
• Daily reconciliation of parts returned to stock and aircraft part shortage list.
• Ensure material transactions (logistics to aircraft and/or aircraft to aircraft) are complete in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Lead Technician, Production Controller and Planning Supervisor on cancelled orders and unused parts.
• Communicates and follows up with co-workers and the Planning Supervisor to resolve issues concerning parts.
• Track part repairs to and from quarantine.
• Reconcile all discrepancies before aircraft has departed the facility.
• Contact other team members and the Planning Supervisor in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve dismissed or late deliveries, and other problems.
• Reconcile parts to close work orders (for example, support pending work orders / maintenance orders in the No Go list).
• Reports damaged parts/materials, as well as missing parts, and over and under distribution of parts, and processes according to Supervisor's or Lead's directions.
• Provides feedback to the Planning Supervisor on any internal customer concerns not able to be addressed.
• Suggests improvements in process and procedures.
• Performs other duties related to Planning & Logistics as assigned by the Planning Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

• High school graduate or GED.
• IT Tools: e.g.: MS Office, Internet, SAP.

Experience:

• Entry Level Service, Production or Support Worker role requiring basic skills to perform basic tasks within the function.
• Generally, 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.
• FAA repair station experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Assignments require minimal knowledge beyond the assigned work.
• Demonstrates correct understanding of routine aspects of work.
• Ability to adapt daily work routine according to the planning and production schedule.

Working Conditions / Environment / Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required.
• Lifting up to 40 lbs.

Personal and behavioral requirements:

Accountability, customer focus, team player, drive for results, know the business, respect for people, adapts readily & accepts change, pride, use sound judgment.

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.