Associate Supply Chain Manager

Ascension Publishing Group

Exton (PA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Ascension Publishing Group in Exton, PA is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Manager to support daily operations including order processing, inventory control, supplier coordination, and logistics to ensure efficient, cost-effective product flow from sourcing to delivery. You will analyze data, forecast needs, collaborate with Product Teams, and work with warehouse partners.

Strong Excel/ERP skills, detail orientation, and proactive problem-solving are essential; occasional travel to Exton is

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in inventory management or related fields.
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
Excellent data analysis/math/accounting skills.
Collaborative working style and team-player attitude.
Able to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

Inventory Analysis and Management: Monitor, analyze, control, and maintain inventory levels; drive cost reductions and report KPIs.
Procurement & Supplier Relationship Management: Research and select suppliers, negotiate contracts, ensure quality materials.
Demand Planning and Forecasting: Interpret datasets to forecast demands and advise product teams.
Communication Management: Share inventory updates and risks with relevant departments weekly.
Warehouse and Fulfillment: Coordinate with warehouse partners and monitor transactions and discrepancies.

Skills

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Excel / Google Sheets

ERP

Cycle Counting

Procurement and Negotiation

Problem Solving

Communication

Adaptability and Change Management

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Tools

ERP Systems

Inventory Control Software

Job description

SUMMARY

An Associate Supply Chain Manager supports and executes supply chain strategies, in alignment with our company's mission and goals, focusing on daily operations like order processing, inventory management, supplier coordination, and logistics to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely product flow from sourcing to delivery, collaborating across departments and managing key metrics. Effective cross-business communication and execution are key to success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inventory Analysis and Management: Monitors, analyzes, controls, manages, and maintains inventory levels. Manages inventory levels, initiates cost reductions, order and reprint strategies, and assesses sales history alongside the Product Teams. Identify best practice benchmarks and drive improvements in both efficiency and cost savings. Report weekly and monthly with KPIs, inefficiencies, managing risks, and ensuring compliance.
Procurement & Supplier Relationship Management: Research and select new suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure quality materials are acquired efficiently. Manage current vendor relationships to ensure strong partnerships while managing performance. Discuss product specifications along with vendor requirements with the Print Production Coordinator.
Demand Planning and Forecasting: Interpret datasets to uncover trends, forecast demands, and make informed decisions. Analyze historical sales data and provide recommendations to Product Teams on optimal print quantities. Review upcoming campaigns with the Product Teams to predict inventory needs for projected sales, particularly for seasonal products.
Communication Management: Identifies high-volume/large-quantity sales orders that impact inventory levels and shares information with the Customer Support team. Shares low/out-of-stock item information back to product teams, business operations, customer support, and other relevant departments with weekly reports.
Warehouse and Fulfillment: Works as a liaison between Ascension and our warehouse/fulfillment partners for any inventory-related questions, assessing and monitoring all warehouse transactions, and handling discrepancies; tracks movement of inventory by monitoring purchase order (PO) transactions and ASN receipts from the vendor, both in the ERP system and at our warehouse, matching the invoice to the transactional records.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

REQUIREMENTS:

2+ years of experience in inventory management or related fields
Strong computer skills; familiarity with systems such as ERP, E-Commerce, Microsoft Office, and Google Docs, specifically Excel and/or Google Sheets.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent data analysis/math/accounting skills.
Exceptional collaboration, organization, and time-management skills.
Exceptional proactive problem-solving, analysis, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Collaborative working style and team-player attitude.
Positive and encouraging personality.
Able to work independently with little supervision.
Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to the team's success.
Able to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven work environment.
Performs other duties as required.
Occasional travel to Exton, PA, is required.
Exemplify and live our core values of humility, passion, and integrity.