Contracts Associate III - Salt Lake City, UT

Who we are:

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components. For more than 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications from large commercial transports to fighter jets and commercial and military rotorcraft.

Our composite design and fabrication expertise can be found on many commercial platforms such as Boeing's 7-series family, the Airbus A380 aircraft as well as Sikorsky S-76 helicopter. For defense programs, AEC provides a wide range of products including complete structural assemblies, flight critical components, primary and secondary structural elements for platforms such as the F-35 Lightning II, the CH-53K Heavy-lift Helicopter and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions to our customers. Significant investment in infrastructure and automation ensures AEC is positioned to maximize that value, offering the right processes to meet our customer's needs.

The Opportunity:

AEC has an opportunity for a Contracts Associate to support our growing business in our Salt Lake City, Utah office. This individual would be responsible for performing order management duties under large commercial and U.S. Government contracts and agreements.

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Job Responsibilities

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following values: Safety, Respect, Accountable, Respectful, Passion and Innovation. Put Safety first at all times, never compromise on safety for the obtainment of other objectives. Responsible for health and safety of themselves and coworkers. Ensuring that safety is first at all times, never compromise on safety for the obtainment of other objectives. Responsible for health and safety of themselves and coworkers.

• Coordinates internal and external proposal efforts for small dollar RFPs/RFQs.
• Performs purchase order review and acceptance in accordance with company policy.
• Performs internal sales order management.
• Performs internal customer master data management.
• Assists with customer demand and forecast management.
• Oversees external customer portal administration.
• Performs Accounts Receivable tracking and coordination.
• Performs contractual recordkeeping.
• Processing of export related paperwork (commercial invoice, Bill of Lading, Shippers Letter of Instruction, etc.)
• Regularly communicates with customers on proposals, purchase orders, accounts receivable, and other contractual matters.
• Routine coordination with other internal departments and management to resolve problems and help ensure commitments to customers are met.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma with a preference for undergraduate experience in business related field.
• 4+ years relevant work experience in Contracts Management, Contracts Administration, Customer Support, or Customer Service.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise system software
• Strong organization and recordkeeping skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Basic understanding of ITAR and EAR regulations
• Knowledge of, and the ability to prepare, export shipment paperwork to include commercial invoice, Bill of Lading, Shippers Letter of Instruction, etc.
• Basic understanding of HTS codes, product classifications, ECCN's, etc.