Supply Chain Specialist

Summary:The role of the Supply Chain Specialist is to handle all duties relating to supplier development, purchase order processing, and production planning.Responsibilities: ERP driven (requirements for implementation)PO processingIdentify suppliersAssist with in-depth cost, lead time and technical reviews across the supply chain team to maximize supply chain growth potential.Assist with mitigation plans for tariff impacts and work to identify opportunities to navigate and mitigate excess costs to limit negative impacts.Assist Supply Chain Director with supplier selection, development and long-term agreement opportunitiesAssist Production Planning with scheduling tasks, material management and work order processing as needed.Assist with 3rd party sourcing:Research vendorsRequest quotes / evaluatingAnalysis of Headquarter vs. Supplier lead-timesCost analysis between suppliersAssist Senior Purchasing Specialist with production support efforts in Purchasing:Place stock POs for parts needed for work orders.Provide input for re-ordering parts based on the demands.Track part availabilityCreate work orders for 3rd party manufacturing (which requires Production QC efforts)Back-up production planning for work order creationIdentify and help develop process improvementsReview order history and propose adjustment to order point quantitiesCoordinate stock orders with BASMA / Purchase parts and materialsMiscellaneous urgent ordersSupport and test work instructions and provide feedbackPromote customer focusThis is a full-time (non-exempt) position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm and 12:30pm to 4:30pm.