Global Supply Chain Specialist: Drive Delivery

US Conec Ltd.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonusPotential

4 weeks PTO + holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Job summary

US Conec Ltd. in Hickory, NC is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to manage procurement, planning, and execution of materials and finished goods.

The role balances demand, inventory, supplier performance, and production needs while collaborating with Production, Engineering, Customer Service, Logistics, Quality, and suppliers to drive operational excellence. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in purchasing or planning within manufacturing, with strong ERP/MRP proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, material planning, production planning, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing component parts and managing supplier relationships.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, preferably JD Edwards (JDE) or comparable platforms.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory control, demand planning, and production scheduling.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze demand, inventory, supplier performance, and operational data to support business decisions.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business systems used for planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Purchase component parts, raw materials, packaging materials, and outside processing services to support manufacturing operations and customer demand.
• Create, release, and maintain purchase orders within JD Edwards (JDE) while ensuring accurate supplier, pricing, lead time, and planning data.
• Develop supply and purchasing strategies that align production schedules, inventory objectives, and customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and lead-time adherence.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, delivery schedules, lead times, and order quantities to optimize cost and service performance.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, and delivery.
• Proactively identify and resolve supplier capacity constraints, shortages, and delivery risks through effective communication and recovery planning.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, supplier transitions, and continuous improvement projects in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate inbound material shipments and support customs clearance activities, including HTS compliance when required.
• Utilize JD Edwards (JDE) and MRP tools to plan finished goods and material requirements based on customer demand, forecasts, and inventory strategies.
• Review and execute MRP recommendations to ensure timely material replenishment and uninterrupted production.
• Develop and maintain material and supply plans that support customer ship dates and service level objectives.
• Balance customer demand, supplier lead times, manufacturing capacity, and inventory levels to optimize material flow.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust supply plans to accommodate changing priorities and customer requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Production Planning to ensure alignment between manufacturing schedules and customer demand.
• Identify potential material shortages, supply risks, and capacity constraints before they impact production or customer deliveries.
• Develop and implement recovery plans with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders to mitigate disruptions.
• Monitor inventory levels across raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods to maintain targeted inventory investments.
• Provide material availability, inventory, and supply planning information to support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supply chain performance, inventory management, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier relationship management

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Demand planning

Production scheduling

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

US Conec Ltd. in Hickory, NC is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to manage procurement, planning, and execution of materials and finished goods.

The role balances demand, inventory, supplier performance, and production needs while collaborating with Production, Engineering, Customer Service, Logistics, Quality, and suppliers to drive operational excellence. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in purchasing or planning within manufacturing, with strong ERP/MRP proficiency