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Ducommun Program Mgmt Analyst II in Huntsville, Arkansas
Project Manager Analyst
The Program Management Analyst, under the supervision of the Program Manager, supports the Program Manager and oversees assigned programs and customers to ensure that activities and customer orders are carried out in accordance with contract requirements, schedules and budgets. Accuracy and timely communication is critical for both internal and external communication.
Who are we?
Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.
Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.
Why Ducommun?
Excellent company culture – as recognized by Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
Clean and climate controlled working environment
Opportunity for career growth
Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement
Job Summary
1) Focal point for customer/buyer communication and interface:
Represents the company in contacts with the customer and outside parties (other than suppliers) for issues concerning the assigned program.
Ensures that customer requirements are flowed down to all functional departments through the initiation of sales orders and management of backlog.
Provides timely notification to management of program cost or schedule impact.
Provides a coordinated company response to customer requirements and inquiries.
Supports Program Manager in execution of Customer Surveys and gathering Customer Feedback.
- Internal Communication and interface:
Communicate with Operations Management to assure proper coordination of customer requirements. Ensures that the company's capabilities and business interests support customer requests.
Coordinate with Operations Management and production planners to integrate program schedules that support contractual commitments and company goals.
Work with Program Manager to communicate customer cost reduction and process improvement goals to company management and coordinate response that highlights/demonstrates company commitment to continuous improvement.
- Contract Management:
Work with Program Manager to analyze and review all contracts to verify Terms and Conditions, Work Statements, Funding, Performance Periods, Deliverables, and other customer General Conditions. Coordinate review of terms and conditions with Program Manager.
Manage and track program compliance to purchase order requirements
- Fiscal Management:
Manages customer AR in support of site functional metrics.
Support the Finance Department for invoice submittal and in resolving late payment receipts and customer claims.
- Development and growth of the Program:
Create and manage program bookings and provide data for sales forecasts.
Manage and maintain program bookings and sales tracking system that supports the company monthly summary reports.
Responsible for planning and acquisition of follow-on business within the lead time constraints.
Work to identify, strategize and capture new business opportunities where available.
Understands and embraces lean methodologies, Kaizen Events, Standard Work and Value Stream Mapping.
Proposal Management:
Support Program Manager and Proposal Team for development, preparation
Required Skills and Qualifications
Strong people and time management skills are required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required; must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and across all organizational levels.
Experience in production control, contracts management, project management or contracts management, are key talents.
Detail oriented, positive friendly customer service are key attributes.
Computer knowledge and skills, i.e. MS Office Suite – Word, Power Point and Excel is required. Experience with Microsoft Project is preferred.
Experience with MRP systems is beneficial.
Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
Minimal Travel required.
Required Experience and Education
H.S. Diploma or GED
Minimum BA/BS degree
Minimum 2 years customer service and contract administration background, in a manufacturing environment.
Computer knowledge and skills, i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint required and ERP/MRP Systems preferred. Knowledge and skills related to Microsoft Project are preferred.
This is a generic job posting for a Program Management Analyst II. Depending on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience, they will be hired into an entry (II) level or expert (III) level job and pay scale.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
403 LaBarge Avenue
Huntsville, Arkansas, 72740
United States
