Supply Chain Specialist

Position Overview

The Supply Chain Specialist is tasked with ensuring customer demand supportability and optimizing inventory turnover by managing supply chain activities efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess requirements to determine appropriate actions such as sourcing, purchasing, expediting, de-expediting, or cancellation.
• Conduct procurement research, provide recommendations, and negotiate to implement best practices.
• Create requests for quotes, purchase orders, and manage purchase order modifications.
• Ensure all purchases comply with customer-mandated flow down requirements.
• Collaborate closely with vendors to build and sustain strategic partnerships.
• Analyze relevant data to uphold sufficient supportability levels.
• Negotiate pricing to achieve optimal value and strategic advantages.
• Efficiently resolve both internal and external issues through clear communication.
• Keep track of inventory levels to maintain necessary supportability.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in managing databases, spreadsheets, analytical tasks, and negotiations.
• Strong command over Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing blueprints and specifications.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations is advantageous.
• Self-motivated and proactive work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills.

Education and Experience

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and/or have at least one year of relevant experience. Experience within the aerospace sector is considered an asset.

Additional Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting safety rules, instructions, and manuals effectively.
• Competent in writing routine reports and official correspondence.
• Able to present information confidently to groups of customers or employees.
• Skillful in calculating discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and applying basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Capable of problem-solving with limited standardization, interpreting various instructional materials including written, oral, diagrams, or schedules.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting up to 10 pounds required.
• Regularly required to sit and use hands for fine tasks.
• Frequent communication duties involving talking and listening.
• Work occurs in environments with moderate noise levels.
• Minimal travel obligations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity participant, welcoming minorities, women, protected veterans, people with disabilities, and is part of the E-Verify program.