Expeditor Associate
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
- Work in a team environment
- Problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, written and verbal
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to back up conclusions with data
- Software operation and data entry skills
- MS Office (including Excel, Word & Outlook)
- Possess a valid “Real ID” driver’s license, and clean driving record.
- Ability to pass background checks
- Physical stamina to perform regular duties, including
- Lift, push, or pull at least 50 pounds
- Stand for long periods of time
- Crouch, bend, and reach
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
