Job Details

Job Location: Frederick, MD - Frederick, MD

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $110000.00 - $140000.00 Salary

Job Category: Purchasing - Procurement

Description

OUR COMPANY

As a manufacturing firm, ACDi's biggest differentiator is our people. We're here to do more than simply build "widgets". Our people offer solutions to challenging design and product development issues and are passionate about hitting customer delivery schedules and exceeding expectations. We approach each project understanding that achieving the highest quality possible is required for every step of the electronics design, engineering, and manufacturing process. What we do day-in and day-out has a lasting, meaningful impact across many industries and in the lives of everyday people. At ACDi we create a seismic measuring system that prevents people from getting stuck in elevators during an earthquake; we defend our nation by helping to build gun turrets for tanks, communication systems for troops, and military avionics; we support NASA programs with communications systems that converse with launched vehicles. We approach each project understanding that achieving the highest quality possible is required for every step of the electronics manufacturing process, because these projects help keep our country and people around the world safe, secure, and free. At ACDi, we’re more than just a contract manufacturer.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for management of inventory and purchasing procedures, determining supply needs, purchase supplies and materials according to specifications and supervise receiving procedures across multiple manufacturing sites. Manage and ensure collaboration among staff focused on purchasing, materials management and configuration management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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 of the job. Other duties may be assigned.

Effectively manage, evaluate and coach team comprised of Buyers, Engineering Production Services, Quoting Specialist and Proposal Administrator.
Develop team with established goals/metrics and track progress, with emphasis on professional development.
Maintain inventory levels to ensure on-time production while minimizing on-hand inventory.
Continually drive for increased inventory turns.
Continue programs of exploration for new suppliers and processes to achieve the optimum quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.
Provide management team with accurate and relevant data/metrics to drive continuous improvement and decision making.
Remain current on industry trends, notifying relevant team members of potential issues/changes.
Manage the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP).
Manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and track quality, price and delivery metrics.
Modify processes and procedures for shipping, receiving, transport, and inventory control to reduce waste and increase throughput.
Interface with Program Managers on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments.
Ensure that company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials and department functions.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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 of the job.

Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of directly related experience in contract manufacturing industry. Electronics manufacturing experience a plus.
Must have prior supervisory experience & strong people management skills.
Must have significant experience with inventory control, logistics, materials requirement planning, supply chains, contract negotiations, and purchasing.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

REQUIRED/PREFERRED SKILLS

High level of comfort with supply chain and inventory management systems.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills.
Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a deep understanding of forecasting and budgeting.
Extreme proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access required.

BENEFITS

Five (5) weeks of PTO per year
Eight (8) paid holidays per year
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date)
HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution)
Company-paid life insurance
Supplemental insurance options

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to hazards (chemical, mechanical, and/or radiant energy). The employee may be required to wear protective clothing such as heel straps and a lab coat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All of the work will be performed indoors.

ACDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by the law.