Supply Chain Specialist

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.