Supply Chain Specialist

Job Description Job Description ** What You Will Do ** Align supply chain strategies with the acquisitions team to ensure timely PO placement and effective supplier oversight Manage key strategic suppliers and lead weekly status reviews Track and report key performance indicators to maintain program health and supplier performance: * Aging requisitions Past-due POs Supplier on-time delivery Other critical metrics Partner closely with program management, materials, engineering, quality, and operations to align supply chain actions with program and customer priorities Present supply chain updates to internal customers and stakeholders during program meetings Expedite critical materials to meet deployment schedules using line-of-balance tracking Support or develop monthly supply chain sales forecasts Support supply chain inputs for customer proposals, including bill of material pricing and basis-of-estimate development Act as the primary supply chain representative in program meetings Adapt quickly to resolve daily program-critical issues Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree and less than 2 years prior relevant experience At least 1 year of experience in a supply chain management, procurement, subcontracts, or other similar role Prior experience working with suppliers or in supplier management Qualifications We Prefer: Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, especially excel (VLOOKUP, pivots, etc.) Must obtain MPM and EVMS online training certification within 1 year of hire Master’s degree in business, management, finance, supply chain, or similar concentration Strong experience with supplier management A customer service attitude Ability to lead efforts and resolve problems Ability and flexibility to function in a high pace, ever changing environment A team oriented and self-starter attitude Comfort and willingness with public speaking and representing supply chain Experience with MRP / SAP / KINAXIS The desire to be a leader and grow within an organization Strong written and oral communication skills #J-18808-Ljbffr