Supply Chain Specialist

Supply Chain Specialist

The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for managing material planning, procurement, vendor management, and global logistics in a dynamic manufacturing, and service environment. Execute MRP processes, create and manage vendors, issue purchase orders, negotiate supplier contracts, and ensure efficient global movement of goods while maintaining compliance with international trade regulations.

Primary duties include:

• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Procurement & Purchase Order Management
• Vendor Creation & Onboarding
• Vendor Management & Performance
• Vendor Scorecards & Performance Metrics
• Contract Negotiation & Commercial Management
• Global Logistics & Trade Compliance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization

The Supply Chain Specialist reports to the Supply Chain Manager and Procurement Manager. Does not have any direct reports.

Compensation: $35.67 to $41.03

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Years of Experience:
• Three years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or material planning.
• Experience issuing and managing purchase orders and supplier relationships.
• Preferred Experience:
• Experience in manufacturing, power generation, or industrial service environments.
• Experience with supplier quality and audit processes.
• Knowledge of global logistics, trade compliance, strategic sourcing and category management, and INCO terms.
• Licenses/Certification: APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) (preferred)
• Software/Equipment Knowledge: SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Excel and data analysis, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
• Other Considerations:
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Supplier relationship management
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Normal working hours are 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday. The employee may sit at a desk and use a computer workstation for long periods, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear.

Fit for Duty:

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

NAES Safe:

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee's performance.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.