Supply Chain Specialist

CPS • Lehighton, PA • 5h ago

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PURPOSE

To maximize customer satisfaction by providing a high-quality product on time, manufactured at the lowest cost, in the most efficient way within a safe and healthy environment thus contributing to the company's strategic objective.

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the general direction of the Controller, the Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for building supplier relationships, purchasing raw materials, inventory control and logistics, in addition to management of inventory globally and providing forecasts. In conjunction with accounting, oversee generation of production & inventory reports.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Company President, Business Area Unit (BAU)Leaders, Manufacturing Operations Manager, Accounting, Production Supervisors, Product Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs Manager, IT, Quality Department, Customer Service/Order Department, Technical Development, EHS Site Manager, Production Floor Employees, and Offsite Employees

Supervisory None

External Raw Material Vendors, logistics, and offsite warehouses and consultants

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and maintains detailed inventories of material, supplies, and finished goods on site and in warehouses globally

Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase the efficiency of the supply chain and profitability for the company

Collaborates with other departments and Business Are Unit Directors to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide and effective supply chain

Identified alternative resources for obtaining raw materials

Meet with raw material suppliers to negotiate pricing & forecasting volumes of new and existing raw materials. Discuss and resolve availability, quality, price discrepancies on invoices and missing certificates of analysis

Assist R&D in locating and sourcing new raw materials and continue to source lower cost alternates for existing raw material

Send new vendors QMS Questionnaire, request ISO and Regulatory documents (TDS and SDS) and Certificate of Origin, notify accounting to send Credit References and Tax ID to set up account. Return completed QMS Questionnaire and related documents to Quality Director to add supplier to approved vendors list in ERP System and QCBD System. When required, visit suppliers for QMS audits

Update Vendor files, spreadsheets, and ERP System with price increase of raw materials and containers

Work in conjunction with accounting on questions regarding raw material pricing/purchases

Assume responsibility for special projects, as directed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Professional Certification - Certified Purchasing Manager (CPIM, CPM, pr CSCP) preferred

Training & Experience

3-5 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management in a global environment preferred

Experience working in chemical manufacturing preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask

Thorough understanding of company products and logistics

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient with Microsoft and experience with ERP Systems(DCom preferred)

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