Contracts Associate - Boerne, TX

Who we are:

Albany International Corporation (NYSE: AIN) is a global advanced textiles and materials technology and processing company comprised of two businesses: The Machine Clothing segment - the world's leading producer of custom-designed fabrics and belts essential to production in the paper, nonwovens, and other process industries; and AEC - a rapidly growing and high-performing supplier of advance engineered composite structures for the aerospace and defense industry along with adjacent applications.

Albany Engineered Composites: Albany Engineered Composites, Inc. (AEC) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite components. Our core strength is our ability to produce highly tailored, complex composite parts, with a focus on AEC's unique 3D reinforced composite technology. Our products often enable our customers to use lightweight, high-performance composites in applications where they previously have been unable to because of complex performance or geometry needs. For example, we help customers in aerospace and transportation replace heavier metallic components with highly durable, lightweight composite components to reduce weight and improve fuel efciency. AEC manufactured composite fan blades and cases are used exclusively in CFM LEAP engines which power the Boeing 737-MAX and Airbus A320neo aircraft. There are also over 200 AEC manufactured parts across all variants of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Please visit www.albint.com/aec to learn more about AEC products and technologies. AEC is a subsidiary of Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) and shares its mission to deliver differentiating products and service with the highest quality and reliability. AEC is headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire, home to AEC's Research & Technology Center as well as LEAP and other production facilities. The company has additional global fabrication and assembly facilities in New Hampshire, Texas, Utah, France, and a new manufacturing plant that is currently under construction in Mexico.

The Opportunity:

AEC has an opportunity for an experienced Contracts Associate to support our growing business in our Boerne, Texas 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, Fact Based, Accountable, Respectful, Persistence and Ethical. 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.
• 2+ years relevant work experience in Contracts Management, Contracts Administration, Customer Support, or Customer Service.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred.

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.

Good Things to Know

• Travel expected to be 10% or less

The Benefits:

Position is located in our Boerne, Texas office. Top notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time, personal days, flexible schedule and strong commitment to work/life balance. We are proud to provide non-smoking buildings and grounds at all of our facilities.