Junior Supply Chain Specialist

Join Our Team and Keep Moving Forward with Breg!

At Breg we are dedicated to advancing orthopedic solutions that enhance the lives of patients and support healthcare professionals. As a leader in the orthopedic industry we provide innovative products consulting technology and services that help people move forward with confidence.

We are currently seeking an a Junior Supply Chain Specialist to join our team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and impact go hand in hand this is the opportunity for you.

Who You Are

You are a forward-thinking professional who values collaboration innovation and making a meaningful difference. You bring expertise in the ability to lead and influence others effectively and impart knowledge efficiently through various methods of training and are committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

What Youll Do

As a Junior Supply Chain Specialist you will:

• Prepare issue and follow up on raw material purchase orders ensuring alignment with production needs
• Review part numbers daily to identify supply needs and follow-up actions based on defined priorities and guidelines.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain and follow up on quotations documenting prices lead times and purchasing terms to support analysis and decision-making within the Purchasing department.
• Support the review of price quality service and lead time comparisons to document information that facilitates purchasing decisions.
• Monitor the status of open purchase orders to follow up on on-time deliveries identify supply risks and promptly escalate any potential impact to operations.
• Follow up on discrepancies in received materials including differences in quality quantity packaging or delivery timing coordinating actions with suppliers and internal teams through closure.
• Support the setup and update of basic supply parameters for new part numbers in the applicable systems including Kanban enterprise resource planning (ERP) bin size and lead time in accordance with established guidelines.
• Support the review and update of supply parameters such as reorder point (ROP) safety stock minimum order quantity (MOQ) lead time and bin size based on information and criteria defined by the Purchasing department.
• Identify special material requirements and communicate needs for parameter adjustments or recalculations to the appropriate team.
• Follow up on inventory levels in accordance with company policies and requirements identifying potential risks of excess or shortages and communicating them promptly to define preventive actions.
• Participate in follow-up meetings with suppliers and internal teams to review critical materials recovery plans and supply priorities.
• Support basic supplier performance follow-up related to delivery compliance response times and quality documenting relevant deviations.
• Responsible for behaving in a professional manner both internally and externally in relationships that positively impact the companys reputation and comply with the companys policies and practices.
• Responsible for being accountable and committed to demonstrating Bregs cultural beliefs and achieving the companys expected results.
• Responsible for promoting Bregs culture within the organization using established tools such as storytelling providing focused feedback and recognition. The performance of the position is aligned with the culture of commitment and accountability following the steps of: See it Own it Solve it and Do it.

What You Bring

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Industrial Engineering Logistics or a related field.

0 to 2 years of experience in Purchasing Supply Chain Material Planning or related areas; internship experience is acceptable.

Basic knowledge of purchasing supply chain processes and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) with familiarity with Kanban systems and experience using ERP systems such as SAP Oracle QAD or Epicor.

Proficient in computer applications including web browsing/internet research Microsoft Outlook Word Excel Teams Project and PowerPoint. Technical proficiency includes the ability to quickly learn new software applications and systems.

Experience using AI-powered productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot ChatGPT or Claude is required/preferred.

Compensation

Actual compensation is determined by factors such as experience skills and business needs. Actual pay is based on many factors unique to each candidate including but not limited to geographical location work experience skill set relevant trainings and certifications and business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus.

Ready to Move Forward

If youre ready to be part of a company that is redefining orthopedic care apply today at is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to a diverse work force and Drug Free work environment.

Required Experience:

Junior IC