$80k/year | Supply Chain Specialist | Direct Hire Opportunity

Job Description

Career Summary:

• Coordinate import and export shipments across air, ocean and ground transportation while ensuring timely delivery and compliance with global trade regulations.
• Analyze distribution performance and optimize freight, warehousing, and outbound logistics.
• Ensure transportation of hazardous materials complies with domestic and international regulations.
• Improve customer service metrics through root-cause analysis of delays and shipment constraints.
• Optimize raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory to balance service levels and working capital.
• Maintain safety stock and reorder point modeling for critical materials and intermediates.
• Assist in creation and maintenance of production schedules for batch, continuous, or specialty chemical lines.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure schedule feasibility and compliance with safety regulations.
• Monitor schedule adherence and drive improvements in throughput and cycle time.
• Analyze supplier performance (OTIF, lead times, quality issues) and support sourcing decisions.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and contract negotiations with data-driven insights.
• Build dashboards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for production, inventory, procurement, and service levels.
• Use advanced analytics (Excel, Power BI, ERP data, or statistical tools) to model scenarios and support decision-making.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for leadership.
• Lead or support Lean/Six Sigma projects to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline processes.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Finance.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and forecasting background.
• Advanced Excel (Power Query, VBA a plus), Power BI or similar analytics platforms.
• Proficiency with statistical forecasting models and supply chain planning tools.
• Understanding of chemical handling regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.).
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Able to manage complex data sets and translate insights into operational actions.
• Attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.