Material Expeditor

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Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

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A Material Expeditor utilizes Oracle and Solumina to perform a variety of duties. These duties will include electronically moving Discrete Jobs through process steps, issuing material from inventory, stocking material, and closing Discrete Jobs. The main function of this role is to partner with Production Control and Planning to prioritize and distribute material to Production at the point of use. Additionally, a Material Expeditor is responsible for the coordination and physical movement of material as outlined in the “Responsibilities” section below.

• Electronically processes Discrete Jobs within Oracle and Solumina to delivery, stock, and move material throughout the floor and complete Discrete Jobs.
• Coordinate and execute critical part movement with the warehouse, support material movement to MRB, and support the return to vendor process when needed.
• Stages material such as: kits for items originating from other facilities, parts or kits originating within the same facility and delivering to the proper work-centers on the Production floor.
• Ordering Point of use materials from the warehouse such as:
  Free bin, Min Max, Hazardous consumables, and any other related materials.
• Coordinates with Manufacturing Engineers, Production Control Analysts and Quality Control on material problems found on the Production floor (non-conforming material, lost parts, items routed incorrectly, return to stocks etc.).
• Troubleshoots DJ order releases, material requirements, routings, and availability with Production Control, Manufacturing Engineering, and Material Planning groups.
• Troubleshoots systems-based issues with Oracle, Solumina, eMatrix, Zebra Devices, etc.
• Coordinate with warehouse and supply chain management on OVF (outside vendor forming) and OSP (outside supplier processing) related functions
• Delivers material to production work areas, between work areas, and any other applicable locations.
• Maintain inventory records, logs, signatures, and other data as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management.

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Position Requirements:

• Two (2) plus years of warehousing, production, or other related experience.
• Proficient use of MS Office with an emphasis on Microsoft Outlook.
• General understanding of software applications.
• Oracle experience a plus.
• Ability to use forklift and material handling equipment
• Strong Interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interface effectively within and across teams both internal and external.
• Eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Essential Physical Demand Requirements:
Physical demands described have been validated by on-site job analysis. They are representative of the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential functions of this job. The following information is a synopsis of key physical demand requirements determined from a detailed job analysis:
Postural:
Must have the ability to move extremities and spine throughout an enough range of motion that will permit the employee to work in a variety of postures involving a range from floor to overhead level. Flexing and twisting of the trunk and other awkward postures are occasionally required. Dexterity:
Must have a good dexterity and frequently use one and two hands throughout the work period for hand tools and handling materials. Cardiorespiratory Demand:
Must have enough cardiorespiratory fitness to be able to perform medium work involving…