Supply Management Specialist II Supply Management

Job Title: Supply Management Specialist

Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Location: Fargo ND 58102
Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)
Shift: 1st Shift

Job Summary

Supply Management Specialist responsible for supplier performance sourcing support inventory planning procurement activities and supply chain analysis within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage supplier quality delivery and performance
Build and maintain supplier relationships
Support sourcing and procurement initiatives
Analyze supply chain and inventory data
Develop inventory and replenishment plans
Lead supplier issue resolution and corrective actions
Support supplier negotiations and agreements
Monitor supplier risk and material availability
Generate reports and maintain documentation
Drive continuous improvement projects

Core Duties

Supplier management & performance monitoring
Inventory planning & replenishment
Supply chain data analysis
Procurement & sourcing support
Quality and delivery improvement initiatives
Reporting & documentation

Required Skills

Supply Management / Materials Management 2 years
Production Planning or Material Flow experience 2 years
Supplier relationship management
Negotiation & conflict resolution
Data analysis and reporting
Microsoft Office / Excel
Organization & prioritization skills
Communication & problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

Commodity management experience
Supplier performance improvement initiatives
Inventory planning and risk mitigation
Continuous improvement projects
Cross-functional team collaboration
Leading projects without direct authority
International supplier management experience

Technical / Functional Exposure

Supplier Quality & Delivery Management
Inventory & Replenishment Planning
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
Supply Chain Analytics
Supplier Risk Management
Microsoft Excel & Reporting Tools

Work Environment

Manufacturing & supply chain operations
Cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and internal teams
Fast-paced deadline-driven environment
Independent decision-making and problem resolution

Education / Experience

2 years of Supply Management Materials Management Material Flow or Production Planning experience required
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Operations Engineering or related field preferred

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