Seasonal Kitting Specialist

Summary / Objective

The role of a (Machine Build Procurement) Sourcing/Kitting specialist is a direct report in the Automation Development Group. This role has expectations to provide all tooling requirements from a specific BOM to the Machine Shop for assembly. The details required to achieve this include determine where to purchase items, enter/manage/expedite PO’s, organize the purchased tools as they arrive to individual machine assembly drawings.

This is a key role in supporting the Rise of the Machines initiative, new machine platforms (new products and/or technologies), and machines for capacity expansions.

• Receive purchase requests to place PO’s for machine build BOM items.
• Meet with Mechanical & Controls Engineering as needed to make time commitments for placing and receiving machine component PO’s.
• Breaking down machine BOM’s and separating purchase items from machined parts for ordering.
• Multi-quoting vendors to get best cost and lead time without compromising quality.
• Provide information to vendor development group for ongoing vendor maintenance.
• Tracking of tooling and purchased parts, proactively following up on PO commit dates and maintaining accurate due dates / reschedule dates in the system and reporting of current status.
• Act as the liaison as needed between the tooling supplier and engineering, quality, and TPG.
• Kitting/staging of items as they arrive from TPG.
• Manage changing priorities as needed to support the machine shop / operations.
• Work with TPG shipping to coordinate shipment of consigned parts for outsourced machine builds.
• Manage and coordinate various activities simultaneously.
• Other tasks as needed to successfully support internal and external customers.

“The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.”

• Print reading skills a plus;
  Solidworks or other CAD software knowledge a plus.
• Lifting Requirements:
  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.
• Excellent organizational, communication (both written and verbal), and people skills.
• Must be detail oriented and a strong sense of urgency to meet lead time targets.
• Motivated, self‑starter capable of taking next steps and understanding priorities.
• Strong math skills and strong mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Strong computer skills – Outlook, Excel, Word, PCMAN/Inventory Suite, Work Day, Clarizen (PTS).
• Machine Shop or other purchasing experience helpful.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Methods and Machine Assembly is a plus.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.