Expeditor Associate

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

As an end-to-end space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY

Come help us support the Supply Chain that builds Rockets! We are looking for high energy individual with exceptional attention to detail. The Supplier Development Specialist position provides critical support to the Firefly R&D Teams. Come be a true contributor and make a difference.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Supply Chain/Operations efforts as needed.
• Act as liaison between Supply Chain and Operations.
• Attend status meetings, report on deliveries and escalate issue to buyers.
• Support the expediting of hot/critical shipments by following up with suppliers, logistics, and internal stakeholders and providing status.
• Support hot/overnight shipments by directing them to CP1 and transporting them to the proper location for receipt and processing.
• Send out Open PO reports and update Odoo/Buyer with status.

• Assist in order acknowledgement and update Odoo.
• Own and manage supplier set-up activities and maintenance.
• Review and Maintain supplier contact cards to comply with AS9100 requirements. (certs, NDAs, contact information, etc.)

• Follow Corporate Procurement Practices and Procedures when making decisions concerning negotiating, sourcing, contracting, and receiving/managing shipments for goods and services purchased for the company.
• Drive schedule recovery and corrective action.
• Review business aspects of requisition and provide advice as subject matter expert.
• Assist with a wide array of additional functions as necessary or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 1-3 years min. work experience
• Positive Attitude
• Organized and highly motivated
• Time management skills, with the ability to separate the important tasks from the noise
• Strong sense of urgency, with the ability to work well under pressure
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
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