Outsourcing Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Procurement

Cooperates with: Production and Operations

MIRATECH a global leader in emission and silencing solutions is currently seeking an Outsource Coordinator.

Job Overview

The Outsource Coordinator is responsible for managing and optimizing MIRATECHs outsourced manufacturing operations. This role serves as the primary point of coordination between MIRATECH and external manufacturing partners ensuring materials components and services are delivered on time within budget and in alignment with production requirements. The position requires a strong understanding of manufacturing planning fabrication processes engineering documentation and supplier management to support effective make-versus-buy decisions and successful execution of outsourced manufacturing strategies.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Outsourced Manufacturing and Production Planning

• Analyze production schedules material requirements planning (MRP) outputs and capacity requirements to determine optimal make-versus-buy decisions based on cost lead time capacity and total cost of ownership.
• Develop and execute plans to meet production demand through internal manufacturing and outsourced suppliers.
• Monitor outsourced production schedules and proactively expedite orders to mitigate risks to delivery commitments.
• Track and report production progress material shortages completion status and supplier performance metrics.

Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate material movement with third-party logistics (3PL) providers transportation partners and outsourced manufacturers to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished goods.
• Maintain continuous availability of raw materials and manufactured components while supporting inventory management objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve supply chain disruptions and improve material flow.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage purchasing activities related to outsourced manufacturing including RFQ development supplier quotations purchase order creation and order expediting.
• Support supplier sourcing qualification onboarding and ongoing supplier performance management initiatives.
• Assist in negotiating pricing delivery schedules service agreements warranties and contractual terms to achieve cost and performance objectives.
• Foster strong supplier relationships that support quality delivery and continuous improvement goals.

Continuous Improvement & Data Analysis

• Analyze ERP and operational data to identify cost reduction opportunities improve supplier performance and enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Evaluate key cost drivers and recommend strategies to reduce total supply chain costs.
• Review and communicate Bill of Materials (BOM) discrepancies to engineering teams for correction and process improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning accuracy inventory performance and operational effectiveness.

Required Experience

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) custom fabrication or project-based manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings fabrication drawings bills of materials (BOMs) and specifications to support planning sourcing outsourcing and production execution activities.
• Working knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing processes including welding machining forming assembly painting/coating and outsourced manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of should cost tools make-versus-buy costing tools.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings fabrication prints weld symbols dimensions tolerances and material specifications.
• Understanding of how fabrication processes routing structures material requirements and production lead times impact planning scheduling capacity utilization and supplier performance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering production quality and supply chain teams to resolve technical and manufacturing-related issues.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in supply chain procurement production planning inventory control logistics manufacturing operations or a related field within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Master Production Scheduling (MPS) Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) Production Control and Shop Floor Scheduling Inventory Management Procurement and Supplier Management and Warehousing and Transportation Operations
• Demonstrated success implementing cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Advanced experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and data analysis.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization and with external suppliers.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams and leading collaborative initiatives.
• Ability to remain organized responsive and effective under pressure.

Education & Certifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering Operations Management or a related technical field preferred.
• APICS certification (CPIM CSCP) or other professional supply chain certifications preferred.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity: MIRATECH is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit without regards to race color national origin ancestry religion age sex gender identity sexual orientation or preference marital status or spousal affiliation physical or mental disability medical conditions pregnancy status as a protected veteran genetic information or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations.

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