Supply Chain Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and monitor production schedules for manufacturing & outside vendors
• Responsible for plan and schedules workflow for each operation according to manufacturing sequences
• Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
• Will need to prepare and analyze production reports
• Minimize inventory investment to meet customer service expectations
• Continuously monitor work order instructions to improve processes
• Issue requisitions of material, equipment, and supplies needed to maintain and produce products
• Evaluate local suppliers' performance to ensure that inventories are maintained, and deliveries are timely
• Comply with the purchasing department budgets
• Review purchase order claims and contracts and report findings to Corporate Procurement Leadership
• Work with Corporate Procurement Leadership to assess market demands/conditions to assure stability of the supply chain
• Adhere to Corporate Purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
• Fully understand and execute Quality System Requirements
• Review and evaluate specifications for issuing material and supplies

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of and competency with Microsoft Office applications
• Must have excellent prioritization skills
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, & work well in a fast-paced environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills and strong understanding of information ordering
• Strong analytical skills and material knowledge
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding financial impacts of the Supply Chain

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required

• Minimum two (2) years of supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment required

Desired

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, or Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Primarily sedentary work involving prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, mouse use, and handling documents.
• Visual acuity required to read computer screens, printed materials, and digital devices.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching within the office environment.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of light items such as files, office supplies, or a laptop (typically up to 10-20 pounds).
• Regular communication through speaking and hearing in person, by phone, and during virtual meetings.