Supply Chain Specialist

Location 22 Spring Valley Road,Paramus, NJ, 07652,United States Base Pay $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 / Year Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in supply chain sourcing and procurement? Do you like the ability to share new ideas with your colleagues - without the extensive demands of travel? If so, consider an opportunity with VERSA. Position Overview This is a challenging opportunity with a global pneumatic valve manufacturing company as a Supply Chain Specialist. We are seeking an analytical, organized, and motivated Supply Chain Specialist to work across Production Control, Purchasing, and Inventory Control. Using ERP systems, operational reports, and cross-functional collaboration, this position helps maintain material availability, establish production priorities, strengthen supplier performance, and improve supply chain processes. Key Responsibilities Production Planning and Scheduling Schedule and prioritize work for the Machine Shop and Assembly departments based on customer demand, production capacity, material availability, inventory levels, and delivery requirements. Monitor production schedules and address material shortages, capacity constraints, and other issues that may affect customer delivery. Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, and corrective actions to affected departments. Purchasing and Supplier and Commodity Management Create, place, monitor, and expedite purchase orders. Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery schedules, shortages, quality concerns, and order status. Negotiate with suppliers to improve pricing, lead times, delivery performance, and purchasing terms. Identify and qualify new suppliers in partnership with Quality, Engineering, and other departments. Expand the capabilities of existing suppliers by qualifying them to manufacture additional parts. Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information in the ERP system and assist with supplier-performance monitoring. Reporting, Systems, and Process Improvement Become proficient in the ERP applications and reporting tools used by the Supply Chain department. Read, interpret, and act upon reports supporting production planning, purchasing, inventory management, and supplier performance. Prepare recurring reports and performance metrics using Excel and ERP data. Identify supply chain trends, risks, shortages, and improvement opportunities. Help develop and improve reports, workflows, data accuracy, and supply chain processes. Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Perform other related duties as necessary to support Supply Chain and manufacturing operations. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field. One to three years of experience in supply chain or a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, analyze, and present data. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and meet deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments. Professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy. Preferred Qualifications Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, formulas, charts, and data analysis. Experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with Epicor Kinetic or another manufacturing ERP system. Familiarity with production scheduling, material requirements planning, purchasing, and inventory management. Experience preparing operational reports or performance dashboards. Familiarity with supplier sourcing, qualification, and performance management. Why Join VERSA: A Corporate commitment to continuous improvement, exemplary customer service, employee growth. A leader in its field with the highest standards of product quality with a 10-year warranty. Culture of Integrity and values with all stakeholders over 75 years. Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) Paid Time Off There is a reason many people join VERSA and stay for decades! For over 75 years, we have remained a family-oriented organization with opportunities for growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr