Supplier Development Specialist

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients.

Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Position Description:

The Supplier Development Specialist (SDS) will enhance the efficiency of business processes, particularly the delivery of supplies. They will: Work with different heads of department to monitor inventory levels, assess supply vendors and ensure delivered supplies meet quality standards. Our SDS needs to be assertive and needs to know the business at high contextual levels.

The Supplier Development Specialist is a key contributor to the Materials Department by ensuring materials are available to support the production schedules for on-time deliveries of customer orders. They will lead the effort to resolve any material issues resulting from poor supplier performance by overseeing the flow of materials and components and by taking action to solve problems in effort that materials will be available to fulfill orders.

Responsibilities:

• Grow professional relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Work with teammates to establish new suppliers and be the change agent to lead setting these new suppliers up and getting them qualified.
• Collaborate with the Buyers and the Supply Chain to know problematic suppliers and / or products and work with teammates and suppliers to solve these problems.
• Lead effort to get troublesome suppliers back to an acceptable level of performance.
• Be the "Fixer" for the facility for poor or unacceptable supplier performance.
• Collaborate with project management to prepare for project review meetings. Understand material needs related to the project review meetings.
• Meet and collaborate with management to assess reliability of suppliers and vendors, and to identify solutions for ongoing problems.
• Follow established guidelines, instructions, policies, and procedures.

Education & Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field - preferably in Business, Management, or Industrial Science.
• 3+ years of work experience in a similar role.
• Proficient understanding of Materials, Supply Chain, and Procurement.
• Strong ERP skills including MRP Execution, Planning, Scheduling Purchasing and Inventory Part Maintenance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent people skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to comply with company policies and procedures.
• Willingness to travel as needed (20% travel).

This position is located at our Black Mountain NC facility. Relocation assistance is not available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity