Supply Chain Specialist

Role overview

We are seeking a Supply Chain Specialist for a partner organization in the United States. The role supports a layered manufacturing supply chain, keeping materials, services, and inventory moving smoothly so production and customer demand stay aligned.

This position combines purchasing, planning, and operational follow-through. You will work with domestic and overseas suppliers, help maintain healthy inventory across several manufacturing sites, and respond to demand changes with a strong analytical and practical mindset.

The environment is fast-moving and highly data-focused, so accuracy, communication, adaptability, and problem-solving are important. The right candidate will enjoy improving processes, tracking performance indicators, and helping the supply chain run more efficiently end to end.

Accountabilities

• Oversee purchase orders with domestic and international suppliers, making sure they are accurate, timely, and aligned with production requirements.
• Track inventory levels across multiple manufacturing locations and keep stock balanced against changing demand.
• Review customer demand trends and update procurement and supply plans to keep operations uninterrupted.
• Gather and analyze supply chain data from different sites to support forecasting, planning, and supplier coordination.
• Rush, adjust, or cancel purchase orders when needed to match production timing and inventory goals.
• Create and maintain reporting tools, process measures, and KPIs to monitor performance and surface improvement areas.
• Assess current supply chain workflows and suggest or implement changes that improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Build productive working relationships with internal teams and outside suppliers to ensure smooth execution.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or at least 3 years of relevant purchasing/supply chain experience in a busy manufacturing setting.
• Strong analytical ability and commercial judgment, with the capacity to work through large and complex data sets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Good working knowledge of supply chain, transportation, and logistics concepts.
• Prior experience using ERP or MRP platforms is strongly preferred, particularly Microsoft Dynamics.
• Ability to handle several priorities at once, stay organized, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Clear communication, practical problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.
• Hands-on experience with procurement, forecasting, and inventory planning in a manufacturing context.
• APICS/ASCM or ISM certification is considered an advantage but is not mandatory.

Benefits

• Pay that reflects experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Support for professional development and supply chain certifications.
• A collaborative, team-oriented workplace.
• Exposure to global procurement and multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Opportunities to grow within a large industrial organization.
• An inclusive culture built on respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Additional information

This opportunity is being presented on behalf of a partner company, which handles applications and all next-step communication directly. The hiring process is managed by the partner organization after the initial shortlist.

Data privacy and hiring process notice

Applications are reviewed through an AI-supported matching process designed to assess fit fairly and quickly against the role’s core requirements. Shortlisted candidates are shared with the hiring company, while final decisions and subsequent interview or assessment steps are handled by their internal team.

By applying, you acknowledge that your personal data may be processed to evaluate your candidacy and shared with the employer as part of recruitment activity, in line with applicable data protection laws. You may request access, correction, deletion, or objection relating to your data at any time.

AI tools may assist with parts of the recruitment workflow, including resume review, response analysis, and consistency checks, but they do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by people.