NAFTA Samples Coordinator (Planning, Scheduling)

• Receive or compose all Samples orders and determine sample order quantities & inventory levels needed to reduce late deliveries especially for serialized orders.

• Make sure prints are correct and attached, correct pricing, PO#’s, inspection instructions, labeling/packaging/shipping instructions, manufacturing instructions, PO’s/ESR’s if needed to foreign plants.

• Promote orders to the correct POM from a list or consultation with Global PBO or equivalent.

• Keeps track of all order status’ as well as shipping dates to keep Application Engineers & Customers informed.

• Work with plants to expedite when customer orders parts with less than desired lead-time. Also expedites part approval from Application Engineers prior to shipping.

• Works with plants & Applications Engineering to address any manufacturing/quality issues as needed to deliver parts to customers on time

• Improves the matrix system to be more effective for the Samples system and must work with SAP Implementation.

• Follow and update the samples how to and shipping instruction manuals.

Education & Experience:

• Associates degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or industrial technology preferred. 

• Piston ring manufacturing knowledge preferred. 

• Must have 3-5 years work experience in problem solving. 

Skills:

• Must have superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task. 

• Requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written