Supply Chain Specialist Job Description

Supply Chain Specialist Job Description

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Supply chain specialist provides exemplary acquisition and contract management support, and other related workload requirements associated with the acquisition and administration of awarded contracts.

Supply Chain Specialist Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Track performance against agreed budgets to ensure that requirements are met
Assist in investigation when exceptional events occur in the fulfilment operations
Ensure that all relevant practices and compliance requirements are adhered to within the fulfilment operation
Participate in supply chain and cross functional projects and undertake ad-hoc work as required to support the business
Support the Supply Chain and wider Finance team in preparation of presentations, analysis, KPI tracking & explanations/comments
Bid analysis -Analyzes and evaluates bids in order to determine the lowest total cost for Company
Sourcing- Designs and implements plans for local sourcing to reach the business targets
Annual Targets
Excellence - Applies and implements SCM standards, tools and processes in the area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost and sustainability
Interdepartmental interface and communication- Manage, review, and execute Engineering Change Requests when necessary

Supply Chain Specialist Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Supply Chain Specialist

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: QS, ISO, APICS, CPIM, CSCP, CPM, ISM, EDI, HSN, CSM

Education for Supply Chain Specialist

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the supply chain specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Business, Education, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Associates, Business/Administration, Technical, Management, Finance, Industrial Engineering

Skills for Supply Chain Specialist

Desired skills for supply chain specialist include:

SAP
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
Model N price quote system
Accounting
MS Word
Procurement/contracts principles and terminology basics of contracts administration and finance
Commercial item acquisitions
Common acquisition business and industrial practices

Desired experience for supply chain specialist includes:

Professional communication and computer usage and typing skills
Candidates should have 5+ years related experience as Supply Chain Planner or Supply Chain Analyst
Support Procurement Agents in their contracts negotiations, the commercial agreements and product changes negotiations, the contracts amendments
This position reports to the Asia On-Site Manager and is responsible for executing and achieving the objectives of the Integrated Materials Management (IMM) and Rotable Fleet Service Program at the Asia Center in Singapore with particular emphasis on maintaining Customer/Supplier satisfaction and program growth
Bachelor’s Degree required (B.S
Flexible and possess the ability to accommodate shifting priorities and changes

Supply Chain Specialist Examples

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Supply Chain Specialist Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of supply chain specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for supply chain specialist
  • Supervise delivery status of supplying plants and deliveries to the customer
  • Main interface for customers regarding logistics topics
  • Monitor suppliers (if applicable) and supplying plants regarding confirmed delivery times and quantities
  • In case of ramp­ups and technical changes receive customer requests and align with other internal functional areas
  • Conducting empties administration in alignment with customer and warehouse service provider according applicable working instructions
  • Deliver consignment shipments according instruction and track inventories in applicable warehouse administration system
  • Key in logistics data into the applicable IT system
  • In case of changes of the original logistics concept which could have a financial impact, create an overview calculation and involve business unit which then can inform the customer in a proper way
  • Responsible for the coordination of payables as needed for the location (Markview processing to include requestor, coding and tax review)
  • Scrap obsolete items after receiving credit and authorization from Finance
Qualifications for supply chain specialist
  • Two years of experience required with a High School diploma
  • 5+ years relevant experience in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or Materials Management role
  • Associate degree and two (2) years related experience in purchasing, or equivalent
  • As a government contractor, this position requires U
  • Associates Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Procurement, Materials Management or Logistics (preferably with a CPP/CPM certification)
  • Lead Open action parts meetings every week
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Supply Chain Specialist Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a supply chain specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for supply chain specialist
  • Prepares reports of supply utilization
  • Maintains price lists, controls files, and monitors vendor performance records in accordance to purchasing standards
  • Conceptualising and defining projects as a part of an overall road map for developing an integrated supply chain for manufacturing will be essential participating in defining the overall strategic and tactical road map
  • Managing both the project progress the transition of maturing the stakeholders both internally in Supply chain planning other departments
  • Spend management responsible for local/regional contract management and negotiation, assess local markets and implement targets/standards/processes
  • Source designs and implement plans for local sourcing to reach the business targets
  • Apply and implement SCM standards, tools and processes in the area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost and sustainability
  • Execute and implement new directions within the area of responsibility
  • Apply standards on health, safety, environment and business ethics within operational work, contract management and negotiations
  • Deliver and participate in training programs as required for compliance and professional development
Qualifications for supply chain specialist
  • Responsible for performing daily inventory of assigned areas within the specialty area
  • Responsible for ensuring delivery for scheduled surgery implants and instruments, completes the “Bill Only”paperwork for payment
  • Establishes and maintains consignment Inventories
  • Works directly with Supply Chain Manager / Supervisor and assigned staff to validate inventory levels as identifiedthrough the use of par optimization reports
  • Ensures proper tagging of outdated, backordered and out-of-stock products using the appropriate labels establishedin the Supply Chain EBP’s
  • Prints preference cards, pulls supplies and instrumentation for cases
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of supply chain specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for supply chain specialist
  • Responsible for Supplier interface and relationship management
  • May recommend new developments in materials and supplies and on improving quality and cost of purchased product
  • Perform complex duties and exercise judgment for decision making and problem solving
  • Execute special projects, as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager
  • Work closely with demand & supply planner to plan supply to Metro DC
  • Manage flow of inventory to Metro Logistics ensuring customer service levels are maintained
  • Manage movement of inventory from Brockville to Metro Logistics during the wind down of the Brockville distribution center
  • Develop & coordinate planning & scheduling of co-packing activities at Metro DC during transition
  • Complete and manage daily expedites for all purchased components, raw material, outside processing and remanufacturing orders supporting production and inventory metrics
  • Complete daily shortage report for all purchase components, including communication on SharePoint Report and the Huddle supporting production and inventory metrics
Qualifications for supply chain specialist
  • Displays and promotes positive safety behaviors at all times
  • Follows all SHE instructions and procedures to include awareness of and following all DSM Life Saving Rules
  • Develop functional expertise in Transportation, Supply Chain Operations (CC, SDC, Warehouse), and SCP, identifying key performance drivers of each area
  • Position will be required to make independent and autonomous decisions within operational, compliance, transportation, and other supply chain areas
  • Track, report, recommend, and implement changes to any or all functional areas
  • Support development of the annual operating budgets for the three SC groups and provide monthly reporting of results
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of supply chain specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for supply chain specialist
  • Establish and audit sustainable processes within materials management
  • Establish and maintain work performance measurement and report system to present work results and indicate improvement direction
  • Develop team members' competency through training, coaching, communication and gap analysis
  • Enhance team building and motivate people to become involved in improvement team activities
  • Implement lean material replenishment strategies
  • Provide support to drive world class Material Providing and Handling (MPH)
  • Act as a key coach and change agent to implement Smart Factory
  • Manages and coordinates all aspects of the product supply chain for assigned suppliers
  • Negotiates best cost, service and quality solutions with suppliers to support business needs and inventory metrics to meet corporate targets
  • Supports and promotes continued supplier performance improvements through integrated solutions (ex
Qualifications for supply chain specialist
  • No relocations provided
  • Knowledge/experience in of the Duties & Responsibilities
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or engineering
  • Strong analytical skills and passion to drive analytical tasks
  • On the job experience in sales planning, forecasting and supply chain management
  • General interest in either photography, nature observation or hunting/shooting sports
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Supply Chain Specialist Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of supply chain specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for supply chain specialist
  • Work with manufacturing to understand supply chain and availability of product
  • Do the weekly production planning, issue purchase orders, track shipments, keep daily contact with suppliers
  • Provide continuous availability, improve service levels, pro-actively highlight risks and advise solutions
  • Deliver inventory targets, collect and execute actions for slow moving inventory
  • Frequently collect and review market demand, set forecast
  • Track range changes
  • Contribute to the monthly Medium Term Capacity Planning
  • Follow regulations globally related to Lighting Products, execute necessary actions in Operations
  • Drive cross-functional communication between Production, Factory Supply Chain, Product Management and Commercial
  • Develop current processes and find opportunities for further improvement and innovation
Qualifications for supply chain specialist
  • Significant experience in inbound and outbound shipments of material, parts or equipment
  • Receivables or similar tools
  • Storeroom & Warehouse Management experience
  • Demonstrated ability to Interface with a wide variety of internal and external customers, peers and management in order to deliver resolution in assigned areas
  • Ability to ensure proper part number, quantity, and purchase order requirements are valid in order to quickly resolve customer requirements for expediting the receipt and/or delivery of incoming shipments
  • Knowledge of MIL Spec Packing Requirements

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