Supply Chain Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary/Objective:

The Supply Chain Specialist supports the Supply Chain Manager in executing daily supply chain activities to ensure continuity of supply to all GIW regions. This position will contribute to the analysis of demand forecasting and supplier negotiations related to buyout procurement. The role will also oversee and coordinate various components of purchase order entry, expediting purchase orders, working with Supply Chain Manager to monitor supplier performance, serving as a key supply chain liaison to the commercial team, and supporting cross-functional communication to meet customer and operational requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage lead times with suppliers on buyouts/specials
• Execute purchase orders in alignment with planning direction from Supply Chain Manager
• Review and validate purchase order acknowledgements to ensure alignment with requested delivery dates and quantities
• Expedite purchase orders to mitigate potential delivery risks
• Proactively communicate potential delivery delays to Supply Chain Manager and Inventory Managers
• Maintain accurate order status and documentation in the ERP system
• Assist in the analysis of demand forecasts against on hand and on order positions
• Support implementation of supply chain initiatives led by the VP of Supply and or the Supply Chain Manager

Required Education & Experience:

• 1 – 3 years of relevant experience in supply chain preferred
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy 
• Experience with ERP systems and Excel
• Ability to work independently on assigned duties 
  

Working Conditions (Including Physical and Mental Demands):

• Manual dexterity for use of computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed
• Ability to speak, hear and interpret sounds and speech
• Must be able to sit, stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day, occasionally 8+ hours, occasionally position will require stooping, kneeling or crouching for less than 8 hours per day
• Ability to carry up to 10 lbs.
• Work environment is consistent with an office setting
• Occasional exposure to loud noises

Combined Metals Company is a premier North American processor and distributor of specialty strip and wire built through 50 years of growth and acquisition. Combined Metals is the largest independent processor and distributor of specialty strip and wire in North America. With nine service centers, Combined Metals supports over 3,000 customers in the Aerospace, Defense, Nuclear, Medical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Electrification, Automotive, and Consumer industries. Decades of quality and reliability have made Combined MetalsTM a chosen source in performance applications.

Company Description

Combined Metals Company is a premier North American processor and distributor of specialty strip and wire built through 50 years of growth and acquisition. Combined Metals is the largest independent processor and distributor of specialty strip and wire in North America. With nine service centers, Combined Metals supports over 3,000 customers in the Aerospace, Defense, Nuclear, Medical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Electrification, Automotive, and Consumer industries. Decades of quality and reliability have made Combined MetalsTM a chosen source in performance applications.