Supply Chain Specialist

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Job Description:

Job Summary: The Supply Chain Specialist is a key contributor to an integrated supply chain supporting complex engineering and manufacturing programs. This role manages endtoend procurement logistics and inventory operations with a focus on risk mitigation supplier performance and schedule assurance. The Specialist partners closely with engineering production quality and project management to ensure material readiness optimize flow and support strategic business objectives.

This position requires strong analytical capability operational leadership and the ability to anticipate and resolve issues in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in manufacturing supply chains exercises sound judgment under pressure and drives continuous improvement across procurement logistics and inventory processes.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards:Competitive base salary incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Work/Life Balance:Paid time off including personal time holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare:Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans) prescription dental vision life disability Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development:Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University including unlimited access to 10000 e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability certifications career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programs and both national and international mobility.

Salary range: $59800-$74400/year

Your challenges:

Primary Responsibilities:

Procurement Operations 40%

• Manage full lifecycle procurement for complex materials engineered components and technical services supporting prototype production and field operations.
• Analyze demand lead times supplier capacity and historical performance to validate delivery commitments and proactively mitigate schedule cost and quality risks.
• Lead supplier communication and performance management including issue resolution rootcause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to interpret specifications manage configuration changes and ensure alignment between technical requirements and supply chain execution.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data pricing and documentation in ERP systems; identify and correct systemic data issues.
• Support supplier selection and onboarding by providing operational insights and evaluating supply chain readiness.

Shipping Receiving and Logistics 35%

• Oversee inbound material verification including documentation revision control and condition assessment; resolve discrepancies to maintain traceability and data integrity.
• Execute ERP transactions for receipts movements and adjustments; investigate variances and implement corrective actions.
• Plan and coordinate domestic and international shipments balancing cost lead time compliance and risk.
• Prepare and validate shipping documentation including export paperwork commercial invoices and hazardous materials declarations.
• Troubleshoot logistics disruptions such as customs holds carrier delays or damage claims; coordinate crossfunctional resolution to minimize operational impact.
• Recommend and implement improvements to logistics workflows packaging standards and carrier utilization.
• Kitting and Inventory Support 25%
• Build and validate production and project kits based on BOMs engineering revisions and priority schedules.
• Identify shortages substitutions and configuration discrepancies; collaborate with engineering planning and procurement to implement timely solutions.
• Maintain organized auditready inventory locations; propose layout and process improvements to reduce search time and errors.
• Support cycle counts rootcause analysis and corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy and reduce recurring discrepancies.
• Ensure materials are staged and available to support build readiness ontime delivery and program execution.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement logistics and inventory management.
• Maintain documentation and records to support audit readiness traceability and compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Support implementation of new ERP modules digital tools or workflow automation solutions.
• Provide operational insights to support planning forecasting and supply chain strategy development.
• Perform other supply chain duties as needed to support organizational goals.

Your boarding pass:

Education

Required
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Operations Management or related field or equivalent work experience

Experience

Required
5 years of experience in procurement supply chain logistics or materials management
Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment
Experience supporting shipping receiving and inventory activities

Preferred
Experience in aerospace robotics or engineering-driven manufacturing environments
Experience with international shipping documentation and logistics coordination

Licensure / Certifications

Required
Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification

Physical Requirements

• Onsite or remote: 100% Onsite
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens able to read documents reports and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings deliver information and participate in communications
• Equipment Operation (personal computer telephone copies and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including logistics tools such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Carrying: able to carry documents tools drawings electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs
• Lifting: able to lift documents tools drawings electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings working on a computer daily
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes but is not limited to Safety Shoes Safety Glasses Hearing Protection Respirators/Masks and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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