Supply Chain Specialist
About the role
This is an opportunity to join a fast-moving manufacturing team at the stage where strong supply chain systems, supplier relationships, and material flow processes are being built in real time. You will have hands-on ownership across purchasing, inventory, logistics, supplier coordination, and production support rather than being limited to one narrow lane.
Responsibilities
- Create, issue, and manage purchase orders for direct and indirect materials, equipment, tooling, consumables, MRO items, and services.
- Solicit, compare, and evaluate supplier quotations and proposals.
- Sources new suppliers and identifies cost-saving opportunities.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms with suppliers.
- Expedite critical orders and resolve supplier delivery issues.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation within Rangeview’s systems.
- Maintain supplier performance and support vendor relationship management.
- Support supplier onboarding and qualification activities.
- Maintain supplier records, documentation, and related supply chain information.
- Carefully coordinate with suppliers regarding order status, delivery schedules, quality concerns, and open issues.
- Aid in inventory control activities, including cycle counts and physical inventory.
- Support material replenishment efforts and inventory accuracy initiatives.
- Coordinate the movement of materials between departments and work centers.
- Help maintain organized, accurate, and accessible inventory storage locations.
- Support receiving activities, including verifying shipments against purchase orders and packing slips.
- Assist with stocking and organizing incoming materials.
- Carefully coordinate outbound shipments and freight scheduling.
- Support packaging, labeling, and shipment preparation when required.
- Track inbound and outbound shipments and resolve logistics issues.
- Support production schedules by helping ensure timely material availability.
- Assist with implementation and continuous improvement of supply chain processes.
- Participate in special projects and other operational support activities as needed.
- Occasionally travel locally to suppliers, service providers, or customers to pick up or deliver materials, parts, or documentation.
- Support additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be able to meet ITAR/U.S. export control requirements, including being a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible for required authorization.
- Must be able to work full-time, W2, onsite in El Segundo, CA.
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory, warehouse operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
- Strong technology aptitude, including proficiency with Google Workspace and the ability to quickly learn new software platforms and business systems.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience purchasing direct materials, MRO items, tooling, and/or capital equipment.
- Familiarity with inventory systems and supplier management practices.
- Experience with ERP and/or WMS systems.
Additional requirements
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
Benefits and perks
Rangeview offers a competitive benefits package, including equity, unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Compliance
Rangeview is a DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant business. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rangeview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Rangeview is governed on the basis of merit and aptitude and will not be influenced in any manner by any legally protected status.