Flow Controller & Strategic Supply Chain Analyst

Managed Staffing, Inc.; South Foxboro (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Managed Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Flow Controller to define and update stock management for raw materials, machined parts, and other commodities. You will ensure material availability for internal and external customers and coordinate with suppliers to secure on-time delivery.

The role involves maintaining lead times, reviewing MRP, and participating in daily production meetings while collaborating with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues and drive cost and delivery improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business or related field with 2–5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments and personalities.
• Strong negotiation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate and maintain leadtime, MRP, open order status, on-time delivery and quality.
• Review MRP to ensure material availability and forecasted supply without creating excess inventory.
• Participate in daily production meetings and update on delivery/quality issues.
• Maintain close relationships with suppliers to secure delivery, quality and productivity service levels.
• Act as first escalation level for supplier crises and expedite materials as needed.
• Negotiate with suppliers on procurement terms, working with Global Supply Chain on critical suppliers.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality on supplier and parts qualification and root-cause/corrective actions.

Skills

ERP experience (SAP)

Self-starter

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor degree in business

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Managed Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Flow Controller to define and update stock management for raw materials, machined parts, and other commodities. You will ensure material availability for internal and external customers and coordinate with suppliers to secure on-time delivery.

The role involves maintaining lead times, reviewing MRP, and participating in daily production meetings while collaborating with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues and drive cost and delivery improvements.