Supply Chain Specialist II

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Supply Chain Specialist II Full Time Anoka, MN, US 4 days ago Requisition ID: 1289 Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually Summary The Supply Chain Specialist II must have the ability to effectively negotiate and implement decisions and take actions that support strategic alignment and innovation. This position will perform a variety of duties associated with supply chain related activities which includes cross functional project management, understanding and processing purchasing demand and practices in inventory management. In addition, the position is responsible for organizing related data into reports that are used for performance, analysis, decision making and compliance. Proficient in reporting; must demonstrate the ability to pull data and disseminate into useful reports that support purchasing performance measurements and related and supply chain activities. Demand Management and Best Practice fundamentals; must understand process, principles and can communicate with management. Responsibilities Understand the scope of the supply chain process and related activities Gather and analyze facts for projects assigned, make recommendations for best course of action to achieve desired results for the organization. Working knowledge and experience of the process for acquiring goods and/or services at the best possible cost of ownership, in the right quantity, prices and time with all required documentation. Review inventory demand requirements to schedule purchase orders and meet customer needs Determine production capacity needed to meet the changing demands for our products Ability to identify and recommend various modes of transportation methods to ensure customer demand is achieved Working knowledge of procurement process for requesting and receiving bids/quotes from competing suppliers/vendors based on production specifications, terms and conditions. Basic financial understanding of analyzing the costs associated with a bid/proposal/quotation for a sourced product for the purpose of attaining best cost/best value for that product. Process financial data and documents to support purchasing and warehouse operations Conduct business analysis on KPI reports as well as take action Working knowledge of the processes required to develop, execute and sustain plans, policies, programs and practices that control, protect, deliver and enhance the value of data and information systems. Manage and support the completion of pre-defined development or performance milestones Support cross functional methodology and understand the cause and effects Responsible for ensuring regulatory documentation compliance Maintain purchasing documents, related files and records for future reference and use Ability to arrange priorities daily, weekly, monthly to meet the demands of the supply chain stakeholders. Understand the process of improving various aspects of the business resulting in increased profits, improved product or greater customer satisfaction. Present ideas for process improvement; apply LEAN principles Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related degree, or experience in lieu of a degree 2-5 years of experience in Project Management with Purchasing or Supply Chain Management Supply Chain related Certification a definite plus Results oriented Strong communication and collaboration skills Computer proficiency and system acumen a must Purchasing experience refers to interaction with suppliers or managing those that interact with suppliers Familiarity with Demand Management software Physical and Mental Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to fingers, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Mental Demands consist of frequently interpret data, make decisions, organize, problem solve, and time management. Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Residency in Minnesota is required. All full time employees working an average of thirty (30) hours or more will be eligible to enroll in a comprehensive benefit package. DecoPac, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees according to all applicable laws, directives and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping with this commitment, DecoPac, Inc. will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including factors related to pregnancy or child birth), national origin, age, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity status with regard to public assistance, employment status, local human rights commission activity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, or any other protected category. #J-18808-Ljbffr Decopa