Supply Chain Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Owns assigned SKUs, suppliers, and purchasing activity within assigned commodities
• Maintains accountability for cost, inventory, service, and supplier performance outcomes
• Makes decisions related to product mix, stocking strategy, and supplier utilization
• Proactively manages trade-offs between cost, service, and working capital
• Develops and executes sourcing activities aligned with company objectives
• Led supplier discussions and negotiations within assigned scope
• Identifies and executes cost reduction and value improvement opportunities
• Applies understanding of supplier cost drivers (materials, labor, freight)
• Owns inventory performance including turns, excess, stockouts, and availability
• Executes replenishment strategies based on demand and service needs
• Pairs with planning functions on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) inputs while retaining accountability
• Drives improvements in inventory positioning and working capital efficiency
• Maintains knowledge of commodity markets, supply/demand dynamics and cost drivers
• Applies BLS/PPI and market trends to sourcing and inventory decisions
• Partners with Sales, Operations, Finance and internal teams to align supply chain decisions
• Influences product, service levels, and inventory strategies
• Supports Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes
• Monitors and manages supplier performance including delivery, responsiveness, and quality
• Holds suppliers accountable for On-Time In-Full (OTIF), lead time, and service expectations
• Builds and maintains professional, performance-focused supplier relationships
• Identifies improvements in cost, service, working capital, and processes
• Supports adoption of new tools, systems, and best practices
• Contributes ideas to improve supply chain performance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s preferred (Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related field)
• Expertise managing suppliers and inventory performance
• Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in supply chain or purchasing inventory management, operations, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience using automated purchasing, ERP, or inventory management systems to manage purchasing and inventory activities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with vendors, branches, and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage purchasing decisions, inventory performance, and supplier relationships
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support decision-making
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office with strong proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, data analysis)
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) concepts and inventory planning processes
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement solutions with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to balance cost, service, and inventory considerations to achieve business objectives
• Ability to influence outcomes through collaboration with cross-functional partners
• Demonstrated accountability and ownership of assigned commodities and performance outcomes
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Passes background check and drug screen