Supply Coordinator- SSBO (Portland, OR)

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Dept:  675

MISSION:

To maintain accurate inventory of parts arriving and being held in the finished goods inventory area; to coordinate shipments by using system reports and customer shipping schedules; maintain finished goods inventory records in the Visibility system.  To maintain accurate inventory of supplies and raw materials; coordinate the acquisition of supplies/materials based on the production schedule and forecasted demand; to coordinate and be responsible for the daily supply management operations.  To oversee and/or take part in the receiving, inventory, shipping, issuing, warehousing, and purchasing of supplies and materials.  To develop and maintain the computer records associated with this activity.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Inventory.

Objective:  to maintain accurate inventory of Critical equipment spare parts inventory , operating supplies, and raw materials.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Maintains computerized inventory of critical equipment spare parts inventory , operating supplies, and raw materials.
2. Completes paperwork and computer transactions associated with outgoing shipments and inventory record accuracy.
3. Works with Planning and Manufacturing staff to ensure proper levels of supplies in Central Stores inventories are stocked or on order. Work with Maintenance staff to ensure proper levels are maintained. Taking notice when parts are not moving to reduce inventory where needed.
4. Responsible for and performs the shelf stocking of inventory, disposition of obsolete inventory, and review of reorder point quantities.
5. Makes adjustments to computerized inventory system by checking out parts to work orders and production personnel to assure accurate inventory records.  Maintains an auditable documentation system.
6. Return inventory to proper locations
7. Train Maintenance staff on inventory and proper check out procedures (LPC only).
8. Conducts physical inventories and cycle counts.
9. May be required to handle hazardous waste.

1. Supply Vending Machine Management.

Objective:  to ensure supplies are readily available through automated vending machine system

Essential Job Functions:

1. Coordinates with outside vendors to maintain inventory levels in vending machines and central stores vendor managed inventories.
2. Coordinate with vendors get the best possible price and availability of items that are used often
3. Cost take out
4. Orders, receives, and stocks non-vendor stocked items into the system.
5. Manages computer control system including employee access to supplies, usage reporting, and reconciliation of supply usage.
6. Repairs and/or coordinates the repair of the equipment as required.
7. Trains operators to use the system.

1. Supply Acquisition.

Objective: to accurately schedule and coordinate acquisition of supplies and materials to meet production needs.

Typical Activities:

1. Evaluate reorder quantities based on vending supply usage, minimum/maximum values, vendor lead-time and/or other replenishment indicators.
2. Coordinates and/or orders all supplies and raw materials for the plant through purchasing.
3. Generates replenishment release orders as directed by the source procurement buyer.
4. Reconciles received supply items and reviews spending reports with Team Leaders.
5. May write requisitions for vehicle maintenance and repairs
6. Resolve descrepincies on invoicing, receiving and pricing issues
7. Follow up on overdue purchase orders and expedite critical shipments
8. Maintain purchasing files
9. Input purchase orders in VIS computer system
10. Establish MIN/MAX levels on spare parts inventory
11. Organize spare parts cabinets by labeling locations, labeling spare parts, and issuing part numbers
12. Update and maintain inventory tracking system
13. Process incoming spare parts
14. Ability to manage high dollar valued spare parts inventory
15. Communicate well with production departments

1. Shipping and Receiving.

Objective:  assist shipping and receiving operations in the receipt, inspection, and processing of production materials and supplies.

Typical Activities:

1. Completes all associated paperwork and computer transactions and coordinates the movement of finished goods inventory to Division Distribution Center for shipment to the customer.
2. Prepares parcels for shipment to suppliers / vendors as required.
3. Responsible for and takes part in the receiving of all stores materials, supplies, and equipment.
4. Verifies order with receiving traveler or freight bills/packing slips and checks for damage; reconciles discrepancies or damaged goods with suppliers and purchasing. Responsible for and performs the receiving data entry transactions which support purchasing, inventory, and accounting systems.
5. Assists in daily communication with planning, engineering, manufacturing, and freight carriers to assure efficient, timely shipments.
6. Schedules shipments to vendors for outside processing.

1. Administrative.

Objective: to perform various administrative and coordinative functions in support of supply and inventory management functions.

Typical Activities:

1. Maintains accurate records of supply inventories and usage.
2. Maintains usage and spending reports for all departments at Deer Creek.
3. Works with Purchasing regarding purchase orders and contracts; releases contract orders as appropriate.
4. Calculates and reports daily financial information on supply usage.
5. Completes are logs and records (hardcopy and computer).
6. Maintain accurate records for NDT visual inspection QCM candlelight requirements.
7. Maintain visual lightbox calibration.
8. Maintain rework grinding blacklight calibration.

1. Safety.

Objective:  To take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

Typical Activities:

1. Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
2. Safely operates all equipment and tools.
3. Identifies and reports safety problems.
4. Ability to log and maintain grinder RPM.

1. Performs other tasks as directed.

TRAINING.

1. Training is provided on the job.
2. May be required to attend computer software training.
3. PCC’s Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training must be successfully completed as assigned.
4. May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

1. At least two years of materials handling experience, including materials ordering, receiving, inventory, and issuance. OR, an equivalent combination of training and experience.
2. Previous experience with and demonstrated knowledge of computerized inventory control systems.
3. Previous shipping department experience required, with manufacturing shipping experience preferred.
4. Ability to work independently, organize time and workloads efficiently and attend to details.
5. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience in Windows based software required. Experience in Visibility or an MRP system is preferred.
6. Ability to read and follow instructions.
7. Ability to coordinate a variety of activities, including the work of others.
8. Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes and other elements for extended periods of time.
9. Must have a valid driver’s license.
10. Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
11. Ability to repair tools and facilitate with outside vendors.