Supply Chain Management Specialist - HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL

Procurement/Logistics SpecialistAnalyzes and develops the elements of Procurement and/or Logistics processes, in order to achieve and implement highly efficient Procurement/Logistics standards within assigned organization unit(s).*Manage Forwarder & Brokerage relationships*Prepare weekly schedule for system shipments*Analyze and optimize assigned processes to enhance performance.* Participates in the preparation and maintenance of departmental metrics.* Proposes and takes over responsibility for defined and assigned improvement projects.* Establishes operational vendor relations, identifies and resolves vendor conflicts.* Establishes SCM oriented customer relations in order to meet customer expectations.* Cooperates with the internal Procurement, Controlling and Logistics functions to ensure acceptance of and adherence to Supply Chain processes, guidelines, and tools.* Participates in monitoring/fulfilling materials through the production cycle.*Independently performs important areas of standard professional level work that typically requires processing and interpreting, more complex, less clearly-defined issues.*Refers semi-complex, unusual problems to others. Identifies and resolves readily identifiable, clearly-defined problems.*Monitor and fulfill SRM orders* Participate in cross-functional Supply Chain/Supplier Team meetings* Duties may change based on departmental needsThis position may suit you best if you are familiar with what is below, and would like to do develop your career with HealthineersBS/BA, or advanced degree, where required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification may be required in some areas.Typically 2-5 years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented above. Advanced degree MAY be substituted for experience, where applicable.Demonstrates a good grasp of knowledge and principles of field of specialization and applies through successful completion of assignments.Successfully applies knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular area of specialization.Ability to lift minimum of 50 poundsAbility to work independently and on teamsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel & Word)