Supply Chain Specialist

Supply Chain Specialist We are seeking a hands-on Supply Chain Specialist to support materials management, purchasing, inventory control, and supplier coordination for low-volume hardware builds. This is a tactical execution role focused on ensuring materials, inventory, and manufacturing operations run efficiently while supporting engineering teams through prototype and production builds. The ideal candidate has experience in a small to mid-sized hardware company, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and thrives in fast-paced environments. Scope Manage materials, inventory, purchasing, and supplier activities supporting hardware builds. Create and manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and coordinate material availability. Support engineering builds through material planning, kitting, and production readiness. Develop and improve SOPs for inventory, receiving, kitting, and material handling. Drive operational efficiencies through inventory controls, barcode solutions, and process improvements. Manage engineering change orders (ECOs), BOM revisions, and material updates. Coordinate logistics, supplier communications, and delivery schedules. Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve material shortages and production issues. Support occasional coordination with overseas suppliers during off-hours. Travel approximately 10% to supplier or manufacturing locations as needed. Required 2-5 years of experience in supply chain, materials management, buyer/planner, logistics, or manufacturing operations within a hardware environment. Experience with purchasing, inventory management, supplier coordination, and material planning. Experience supporting engineering or manufacturing builds through kitting and production readiness. Familiarity with BOM management, engineering change orders (ECOs), and ERP/MRP systems. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Self-starter who is comfortable working independently and solving day-to-day operational challenges. Pluses Experience supporting optics, semiconductor, or other precision hardware manufacturing. Experience implementing inventory tracking, barcode, or warehouse management solutions. Familiarity with prototype or NPI hardware builds and contract manufacturers. Estimated Min Rate $45.00 Estimated Max Rate $55.00 Benefits Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) MetLife Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401K Retirement Savings Plan Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll Referral Bonus Programs Certification and training opportunities Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr