Animatronic Purchasing Admin
Lf Studios / Lifeformations
Procure and track components for animatronic projects, liaising with vendors and using Excel.
25 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Cincinnati, OH
Office Full-Time
Company Size
57 Employees
Service Specialisms
Animatronics
Immersive Spaces
Interactivity
Specialty Sculpture
Concept Design
Detailed Design
Prototyping
3D Printing and Milling
Sector Specialisms
Animatronics
Immersive Spaces
Interactivity
Specialty Sculpture
Scenic Fabrication
Themed Environments
Architectural Elements
Retail Spaces
Role
What you would be doing
vendor liaison
cad quoting
procurement tracking
component procurement
performance reporting
vendor compliance
- The Purchasing Admin will be the main line of communication between LF Studios, and our manufacturing vendors. It will be critical to keep an open line of communication, understanding capacity, identify potential bottlenecks, and flag delays to the project team.
- Develop memos that monitor and track progress of parts.
- This role will utilize part drawings and CAD to receive quotes for components.
- General procurement and receiving support as needed to keep the process running smoothly.
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs.
- Measure project performance and report to management as needed.
- The Purchasing Admin is responsible for supporting the design and engineering team in purchasing all machined components, hardware, and off-the-shelf components.
- This role will track all purchased components through their procurement process using Excel Spreadsheets. It will be necessary to display tracking information in a way to allow other departments to understand and react to the data.
- Ensure standards are understood and withheld between all vendors including providing material certifications, hitting required tolerances, ensuring the timeline is met.
What you bring
excel
adobe acrobat
outlook
powerpoint
communication
adaptability
- Excel will be heavily utilized so experience with the software is required.
- Adobe Acrobat.
- Experience with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to handle and track large amounts of data in spreadsheets.
- Must have great communication skills and the ability to easily adapt to changing circumstances.
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Company
Overview
1990 Founded
Year Established
The studio was founded in 1990 by Gene Poor, initially focusing on trade-show animatronics.
3,000 Animatronics
Total Figures Created
Over three decades, the studio has crafted over 3,000 animatronic figures.
2,000+ Sculptures
Static Artwork
The studio has produced 2,000 static sculptures for various global projects.
100 Animatronics
Large-Scale Project
Completed a project featuring 100+ animatronic figures for Warner Bros. Abu Dhabi.
- Began by crafting trade-show animatronics like the Inspector Clouseau figure.
- Expanded into full scenic fabrication after acquiring Fruland and Bowles in 2010.
- Rebranded as LF Studios in 2023 to showcase multidisciplinary capabilities.
- Work spans theme parks, museums, hospitality venues, and branded entertainment.
- Built a dramatic pirate-ship structure for a Niagara Falls mini-golf course.
- In-house capabilities include concept design, digital sculpting, welding, and show-tech programming.
- Collaboration
- Creative Excellence
- Innovative Problem Solving
- Passion for Design
- Attention to Detail
- Commitment to Quality
- Integrity in All Interactions
2030
Carbon Footprint Target
The company is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030 through strategic sustainability initiatives.
- Commitment to sustainable practices
- Focus on minimizing waste
- Efforts towards energy-efficient designs
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