Supply Chain Specialist

Supply Chain Specialist

The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for managing material planning, procurement, vendor management, and global logistics in a dynamic manufacturing, and service environment. Execute MRP processes, create and manage vendors, issue purchase orders, negotiate supplier contracts, and ensure efficient global movement of goods while maintaining compliance with international trade regulations.

Primary Duties:

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Execute and manage MRP processes to ensure timely availability of materials, components, and services.
• Analyze MRP outputs to identify shortages, excess inventory, and planning gaps.
• Collaborate with production planning and operations teams to align material supply with production schedules.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters, lead times, and reorder points within ERP systems.

Procurement & Purchase Order Management

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders (POs) in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations).
• Ensure purchase orders reflect correct pricing, delivery terms, and contractual agreements.
• Expedite critical orders and manage delivery schedules to meet operational requirements.
• Track order status and resolve issues related to delays, quality, or discrepancies.

Vendor Creation & Onboarding

• Manage vendor setup and onboarding processes within ERP systems.
• Ensure proper documentation, compliance, and qualification of new suppliers.
• Coordinate with finance, legal, and quality teams to complete vendor approvals.
• Maintain accurate vendor master data.

Vendor Management & Performance

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Address supplier performance issues and drive corrective actions.

Vendor Scorecards & Performance Metrics

• Develop, implement, and maintain supplier scorecards.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, quality defects, lead times, and cost performance.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and communicate performance expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.

Contract Negotiation & Commercial Management

• Support supplier contract negotiations, including pricing, delivery terms, and service agreements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement sourcing strategies.
• Ensure contracts align with business objectives and risk management requirements.
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to finalize agreements.

Global Logistics & Trade Compliance

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Manage freight forwarding, customs clearance, and shipping documentation.
• Apply knowledge of international trade regulations, export/import requirements, and compliance standards.
• Ensure adherence to trade compliance policies, including restricted party screening and proper classification of goods.
• Work with logistics providers to optimize shipping modes, routes, and costs.
• Understand and apply INCO terms (Incoterms) to define responsibilities between buyers and sellers for shipping, insurance, duties, and risk transfer.
• Ensure proper application of INCO terms (e.g., FOB, CIF, DDP) in purchase orders and contracts

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with production planning, engineering, quality, and operations teams to align supply chain activities.
• Support new product introductions, refurbishment projects, and service operations with sourcing solutions.
• Communicate supply risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization

• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance supplier performance.
• Support lean initiatives and process improvements across procurement and material planning.
• Implement best practices in sourcing, supplier management, logistics, and inventory control.

Working Relationship:

The Supply Chain Specialist reports to the Supply Chain Manager and Procurement Manager. Does not have any direct reports.

Compensation

The initial compensation is $72,200 to $96,500

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree supply chain management, business, engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Years of Experience:
  • Three years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or material planning.
  • Experience issuing and managing purchase orders and supplier relationships.

• Preferred Experience:
  • Experience in manufacturing, power generation, or industrial service environments.
  • Experience with supplier quality and audit processes.
  • Knowledge of global logistics, trade compliance, strategic sourcing and category management, and INCO terms.

• Licenses/Certification: APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) (preferred)

• Software/Equipment Knowledge: SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Excel and data analysis, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

• Other Considerations:
  • Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Effective communication and collaboration
  • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Normal working hours are 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday. The employee may sit at a desk and use a computer workstation for long periods, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear.

Fit for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee's performance.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.