Seasonal Kitting Specialist

Description

Position at Samtec, Inc

Shift:Mon- Fri, 7am- 4pm

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. 

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities.

1. Receive purchase requests to place PO’s for machine build BOM items.
2. Meet with Mechanical & Controls Engineering as needed to make time commitments for placing and receiving machine component PO’s.
3. Breaking down machine BOM’s and separating purchase items from machined parts for ordering
4. Multi-quoting vendors to get best cost and lead time without compromising quality.
5. Provide information to vendor development group for ongoing vendor maintenance.
6. 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.
7. Act as the liaison as needed between the tooling supplier and engineering, quality, and TPG.
8. Kitting/staging of items as they arrive from TPG.
9. Manage changing priorities as needed to support the machine shop / operations.
10. Work with TPG shipping to coordinate shipment of consigned parts for outsourced machine builds.
11. 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”

Required/Preferred Experience: 

1. Print reading skills a plus, Solidworks or other CAD software knowledge a plus. 

2. Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.

3. 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.

4. Excellent organizational, communication (both written and verbal), and people skills.

5. Must be detail oriented and a strong sense of urgency to meet lead time targets.

6. Motivated, Self-Starter capable of taking next steps and understanding priorities.

7. Strong math skills and strong mechanical aptitude preferred.

8. Strong computer skills – Outlook, Excel, Word, PCMAN/Inventory Suite, WorkDay, Clarizen (PTS).

9. Machine Shop or other purchasing experience helpful.

10. Knowledge of Manufacturing Methods and Machine Assembly is a plus.

11. Forklift Certification preferred.

Preferred Education  

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. 

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Privacy Policy: https://www.samtec.com/about/legal/#privacyrightspage