At AST, we enhance the efficiency, productivity, and safety of flexible aseptic manufacturing processes for the worldwide Life Science Industry by offering innovative products, services, and solutions.

Do you want to contribute to a shared vision and mission? Would you like to bring your unique talents to have a significant impact at a growing company? At AST we strive to build a workplace that enables every team member to meet and exceed their capabilities. We set our expectations high and provide the environment and resources necessary to bring out the very best. AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity. AST is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation range for onsite WA applicants is $100,000-$120,000 annually. All applicants are welcome to apply.

Employee benefits include: Medical (HSA & PPO), Dental, Vision, Long/Short term disability, HSA account with employer contribution, 401(K) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday, and bonus potential.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute plans to deliver cost savings and negotiate new supply contracts.
• Lead cross-functional teams to support supply chain goals.
• Facilitate the resolution of difficult issues and disputes between the company and suppliers.
• Resolve invoicing issues and negotiate back charges to suppliers due to issues such as non-conforming material, late delivery, etc.
• Develop supplier quality processes that include supplier certification.
• Conduct supplier on-site audits.
• Develop assembly schedule and capacity planning.
• Monitor ship/delivery dates on incoming sales orders, projects, customer returns and material flow.
• Expedite shortages to shop floor and project needs to jobsites.
• Prepare and monitor reports on key performance indicators.
• Evaluate and analyze problem areas and recommend procedures to correct.
• Develop and manage timely delivery of material and schedules to support management goals for inventory, customer service levels and project needs.
• Actively involved with project non-compliance issues regarding material.
• Providing support when needed for material estimates for potential projects being quoted.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
• 5 years of experience in sourcing, materials management, and/or supplier quality audit/management in technical engineered-to-order manufacturing.
• ERP software proficiency and strong usage background.
• Strong problem-solving capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong verbal and presentation skills in a professional setting.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing philosophy and work environment preferred.
• ISM CPM/CPSM and/or APICS CPIM designation preferred.
• Travel up to 30% of the time.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test.

AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity. AST is an equal opportunity employer.

This is a full-time position based in Tacoma. Compensation is competitive, including salary, bonus potential, health plan options, competitive 401K match, and paid time off.