Supply Chain Specialist - Vermillion, United States - Masaba Inc

Description

Job Description

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Supply Chain Specialist at Masaba Inc. will play a key role in optimizing our manufacturing supply chain process. This role will be responsible for coordinating, organizing, & overseeing all activities involved in inventory, procurement, & distribution of the company's goods. Help build and maintain strategic partnerships with our suppliers. Responsible for all processes of procurement, materials management & inventory control to sustain our business requirements. Working with our suppliers establish tiers & review supplier performance metrics for accountability, profitability & to help improve performance & quick issue resolution.

JOB DUTIES

Lead, develop and collaborate with the team to ensure the smooth operation of all aspects of our supply chain to fulfill requirements.

Maintain and sustain value driven strategic partner / vendor relations.

Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company and at any alternate sites.

Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production.

Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution.

Negotiates value-based pricing for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.

Via our 'tier' supplier strategy, look for alternative sourcing partners as needed.

Provide strategic partners with forecasts, delivery requirements, packaging requirements, etc. to be successful.

Understands, reviews & evaluates items purchased from our venders & suppliers to ensure they meet our overall requirements.

Work to obtain best pricing / value of required items.

Understand and efficiently & effectively operate within our Global Shop ERP/MRP System.

Assist with outsourcing management and control of inventory and purchased products.

Assist with work order management within our production schedule.

Manage month end job closing and invoicing with accounting.

Work closely both with Masaba Inc. and the Masaba Hydraulics division.

Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, performance metrics, and areas for optimization.

Collaborate with quality teams to implement quality control measures and address any non-conformities or quality issues.

Consistently seek ways to improve supply chain processes, including evaluating approaches, practices, tools, and technology.

Monitor and evaluate supply risks and risk potentials.

Negotiate with vendors and carriers to secure best pricing and ensure contact compliance.

Assess company's processes and inventory, then use that data to improve efficiency and reduce costs.