Supply Chain Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

Brooks Instrument ( an industry leader in flow and pressure instrumentation for critical applications, is seeking candidates for a  Supply Chain Specialist  positions that will be based at the company headquarters in Hatfield, Pennsylvania (suburban Philadelphia). The company has manufacturing locations in Pennsylvania, Hungary, Malaysia and Korea, and also maintains sales and service offices throughout the world. Our high-tech products are used in laboratory and process applications in end markets such as: oil & gas, petrochemical, medical devices, waste water, life sciences, and analytical instruments. 

Brooks is a division of ITW (Illinois Tool Works), a fortune 200 company. ITW is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. The company has operations in 56 countries and employs over 50,000 employees. These talented employees, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to ITW’s global leadership in innovation. The company is proud of its broad portfolio of nearly 10,000 active patents, and is focused on fully leveraging its highly differentiated business model to deliver solid growth with consistent best-in-class margins and return on capital.

Basic Function

The Supply Chain Specialist is a highly visible position that creates impact by using business understanding and supplier relationships to drive improvement In Brooks Instruments’ operational outcomes. The position is responsible for working with suppliers in ensuring continuous supply of parts to Brooks in support of excellent operational execution. The position involves working closely with cross functional teams within Brooks including Materials, Sourcing, Operations, Logistics, IT and Business Units.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Optimize value delivery from suppliers. Prepare material reports to show status of current inventory and shortages.

• Assist supplier follow up with OTD/PPM improvements.

• Forecast supply vulnerabilities and implement plans to ensure continuity of supply.

• Execute plans to assure continuous supply of quality goods and services

• Execute plans to combat market changes and challenges

• Lead supply chain inquires with Brooks suppliers to fulfill Brooks ESG and Product Compliance requirements.

• Manage and monitor material changes for compliance to quality and technical standards.

• Research and locate component stocks available worldwide and provide recommendation to Sourcing/Materials.

• Develop and implement effective cost management programs to deliver optimized Total Cost of Ownership and continuous cost improvement

• Investigate and become a subject matter expert in the supply market for key commodities. 

• Evaluate supply, quality and price risks, and supplier capabilities. 

• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices, Brooks Values and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.

• Communicate as necessary with materials, manufacturing and other Brooks' locations regarding supplier order prioritization, status and export documentation requirements relating to both inter-company & customer direct shipments.

• Ensure accuracy of all data fields in MAPICS (HTS Code, Country of Origin, Price, Lead times, etc) for existing items and newly created item masters. 

• Facilitate timely US customs clearance of imports by providing necessary information to carriers/brokers

• Support other company continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

• Maintain regular attendance and is able to get along in a team environment.

• Ability to follow all safety procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• BS or BA in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Technical, or Engineering disciplines preferred.

• Extensive computer skills, with excellent abilities specifically on Microsoft platforms (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required. Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Power BI skills desired. 

• ERP exposure preferred. AS400 exposure highly desired.

• Lean Six Sigma background or certification preferred. ITW Toolbox exposure highly desired.

• High degree of interpersonal and negotiation skills required.

• Training in effective negotiations, procurement, contract law, MRP, and presentations preferred.

• Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education in procurement and/or materials management.

Benefits

Our employees enjoy competitive, merit-based salary plus excellent benefits including:

• Health and dental insurance

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• 401K plan with generous company match

• Vacation, personal days and holidays

• Continuing education reimbursement program

• Flexible spending accounts 

The opportunity to join a well established (80 years in business) yet dynamically changing organization that works together as a team to meet the challenges of satisfying customers’ needs and managing rapid growth to better compete in a global marketplace.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.