Supply Chain Specialist (Temp-To-Perm)

Connexion Systems & Engineering is hiring for a temp-to-perm position in Lowell, MA.

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced Supply Chain Specialist to support purchasing, materials, and production planning for a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in manufacturing buying and planning and understands how purchasing, materials, production, and customer requirements work together to keep operations on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily cycle count activities with the Materials team
• Process purchase order acknowledgments and order confirmations
• Communicate with vendors and monitor upcoming deliveries
• Send weekly open-order reports and follow up on supplier commitments
• Partner with Receiving to resolve problem orders
• Expedite shortages and past-due parts and maintain expedite logs
• Initiate corrective actions to address material shortages
• Plan work orders for the shop floor using MRP/ERP data and customer forecasts
• Adjust production schedules based on labor constraints
• Collaborate with Inside Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production to meet customer schedules
• Review customer forecasts to plan material and production capacity
• Run shortage reports and proactively address material constraints
• Manage customer expedite requests and coordinate delivery dates based on material and labor availability

Requirements

• 3+ years of manufacturing buying and planning experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing planning and purchasing environment
• High school diploma required; Associate’s Degree preferred
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Team-oriented, dependable, adaptable, and professional
• Understanding of contract manufacturing processes and supplier/vendor relationships

Benefits

This is a great opportunity for a supply chain professional who enjoys being at the center of purchasing, production planning, materials management, and customer delivery—with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

Pay

$32.69–$33.65/hr

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM (100% onsite)