This position supports our aerospace and government customers and our operations team our Scottsdale, AZ facility. The selected candidate will be customer focused, have program management knowledge, act as the focal point for customer communication and interface, and execute sales order management.
Relationships & Roles:
Works directly with the customers, Program Manager Quality Manager and Operations Manager to facilitate accurate order entry, request for quote (RFQ) process and returned merchandise authorizations (RMA) process
Works directly with the Shipping Dept. to ensure accuracy and on time delivery
Works directly with the Production Planners to accurately convey build plans/scheduling
Works directly with third party compliance vendors (ie: Intertek) to facilitate export compliance
Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
Maintains customer files (digital and hard copy) and manages order entry and order maintenance
Proficient with the use of customer’s portals
Maintain relationships and favorable contacts with current and potential customers
Coordinate all RMA/load RMA's into tracking system, track process, coordinate with customer to resolve issues
Manage, track and facilitate customer requests for quotes process
Assist in maintaining and updating customer forecasts
Able to work in a team environment with dynamic demands
Point of contact for customer, coordinates resolution of all customer satisfaction issues
Proactively manages the customer in relation to delivery schedules
Proactively identify and realize additional revenue generation opportunities in DIBBS and FedBizOps
Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization
Ability to prioritize, and work independently in fast paced, high pressure environment with minimal supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
Solid computer skills including email etiquette and experience with Word and Excel
Maintains safety and quality standards always
Job Specifications (skills and experience):
Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Associate’s degree required but 2+ years of pertinent military experience may be substituted
Must have an interest in operational equipment and be able to converse intelligently with end users regarding their use. Experience with DOD operational equipment and/or procurement and sales experience is a plus.
Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, ERP systems (GP/SAP/etc), and shipping applications
Must be a competitive, challenge-oriented self-starter, process/procedure driven with ability to meet deadlines
Must be detail-oriented with ability to navigate and question the contents of large dollar government contracts
Computer experience including Microsoft office, MRP/ERP, and shipping applications
Travel Time: Occasional off-site training at a Phoenix Metro location
Physical demands: ability to lift 25lbs, ability to sit for extended periods
Firetrace International is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Please direct application accommodation requests to humanresources@firetrace.com.