Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist (Buyer)

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end supply chain process including procurement shipping logistics and vendor management. The ideal candidate will work closely with internal departments and external partners to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of parts assemblies raw materials and finished goods. This position requires strong expertise in supply chain management domestic and international shipping and collaboration with third-party vendors and component manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full supply chain process to ensure efficiency cost-effectiveness and alignment with company goals.
  Manage and prioritize daily procurement activities across multiple commodities.
• Act as an electronics parts buyer sourcing and purchasing components to support production requirements.
  

Shipping and Logistics

• Manage domestic and international shipping operations while ensuring compliance with regulations tariff codes and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate the movement of parts assemblies raw materials and finished goods to support production schedules and customer demand.

Procurement and Vendor Management

• Create place and manage purchase orders aligned with MRP and production demand.
• Source and onboard new vendors including qualification certifications and onboarding documentation.
• Collaborate with third-party contract manufacturing vendors and component manufacturers to ensure quality cost and delivery standards are met.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts to achieve cost savings while minimizing risk.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality and contract requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Work closely with internal departments including engineering finance accounting operations warehouse and customer service to align supply chain activities with business objectives.
• Partner with internal teams as a trusted advisor on supply chain and procurement matters.
• Coordinate with operations and production teams to ensure schedules align with demand forecasts and customer requirements.

Inventory and Delivery Management

• Ensure the timely delivery of parts assemblies raw materials and finished goods to meet production schedules and demand forecasts.
• Analyze inventory and support the reduction of excess and obsolete materials.
  

Budget and Performance Management

• Monitor and control supply chain costs to ensure operations remain within budget.
• Lead resolution efforts for pricing delivery and quality issues escalating when necessary.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and drive continuous improvement in cost quality and delivery.
  

Process Improvement

• Identify supply chain bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to increase throughput.
  

Systems Management

• Maintain data integrity within ERP systems and use data to report on metrics such as on-time delivery and purchase price variance.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Industrial Engineering Business Administration or a related field.
• 35 years of experience in supply chain management logistics or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international shipping regulations and practices.
• Experience working with third-party contract manufacturers and component suppliers.
• Ability to build models for demand forecasting capacity planning and inventory optimization.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools.
• Excellent organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the electronics or manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and demand forecasting tools with Epicor P21 preferred.
• Certification in supply chain management or logistics such as APICS CSCP CPIM or CLTD.

Work Environment

• This position may require occasional travel to meet with vendors suppliers or manufacturing partners.
• Hybrid work environment with a mix of office and remote work depending on business needs.