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Sr Specialist, Supply Chain

Pilot Company


Job Location:

Knoxville, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 7 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Senior Specialist Supply Chain is responsible for analyzing managing and continuously improving the organizations distribution network to drive cost efficiency service excellence and operational effectiveness. This role partners closely with stakeholders across Retail Finance Procurement Operations and external distribution partners to evaluate current distribution strategies identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions that optimize the movement of products throughout the supply chain.

The position serves as a key business partner combining analytical expertise program management and supply chain knowledge to develop insights and recommendations that improve distribution performance while supporting evolving business objectives. Given the complexity of the product portfolio distribution channels and fulfillment models this role requires a highly analytical professional capable of managing multiple priorities and influencing stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Distribution Network Optimization: Analyze distribution models transportation flows warehousing strategies and fulfillment methods to identify cost reduction and service improvement opportunities; develop business cases and recommendations for network optimization inventory positioning and freight strategies.
  • Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with stakeholders across multiple functions to document requirements analyze data facilitate discussions and translate business needs into actionable supply chain solutions.
  • Distributor & Program Management: Serve as a primary contact for distributors and logistics partners; coordinate product launches transitions and supply chain initiatives; conduct business reviews and drive performance improvements.
  • Data Management & Reporting: Maintain accurate product pricing and attribute databases; develop reporting related to inventory performance obsolescence product launches distribution costs and service levels.
  • Performance Management: Track and report fill rates on-time delivery order accuracy inventory health and cost-to-serve metrics; implement corrective action plans where needed.
  • Transportation & Logistics Management: Collaborate with freight carriers and logistics partners to evaluate transportation performance identify alternative solutions and reduce overall logistics costs.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business Engineering Operations Finance or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain logistics distribution procurement operations or related analytical roles.
  • Demonstrated experience independently leading cross-functional initiatives and driving measurable business improvements.
  • Experience managing external distributors carriers or third-party logistics providers.
  • Strong analytical financial project management and stakeholder management skills.
  • This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with distribution network design transportation optimization and supply chain cost reduction initiatives.
  • Experience managing distributor performance programs scorecards and service level agreements.
  • Knowledge of transportation management freight procurement carrier management and logistics operations.
  • Professional certifications such as CSCP CPSM CPIM CLTD PMP Lean Six Sigma or equivalent credentials demonstrating expertise in supply chain logistics procurement or continuous improvement.
  • Experience operating in complex multi-product multi-channel distribution environments.

Key Competencies

  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Distribution & Logistics Management
  • Stakeholder Influence
  • Business Process Analysis
  • Program Management
  • Cost Analysis & Financial Acumen
  • Data Analytics & Reporting
  • Vendor & Distributor Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Strategic Problem Solving

Additional Information :

  • Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
  • 401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Weekly Pay

Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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